NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3.5 oz 93% Lean ground beef

0.5 cup black beans

0.5 cup yellow onion

0.5 cup red bell pepper

0.5 cup tomato puree

0.25 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 cup low-sodium beef broth

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.

• 2

  Add the lean ground beef to the pot, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through.

• 3

  Stir in the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and translucent.

• 4

  Add the smoked paprika, chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring constantly for 1 minute to toast the spices.

• 5

  Pour in the tomato puree, low-sodium beef broth, and rinsed black beans, stirring well to combine all ingredients.

• 6

  Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

• 7

  Simmer the chili for 20 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce and the flavors to meld into a thick, smoky consistency.