Description
A hearty, down-home-style chili featuring 90% lean pasture-fed beef, packed with spices and a touch of heat from jalapenos.
Ingredients
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- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium sized yellow onions or 1 large (about 14oz / 400 g), medium dice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium sized turnip (about 7 oz / 200 g), small dice
- 1 5-inch long jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1 lb (450 g) 90% lean pasture-fed, sustainably raised ground beef
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked kidney beans
- 1 can (28 oz / 795 g) crushed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat.
- Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium and add the diced turnip and minced jalapeno. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the turnip begins to soften.
- Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the cooked kidney beans and crushed tomatoes to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let the chili cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, or chopped cilantro.
Notes
- To cook beans, soak overnight, then put into a pressure cooker, adding enough water to cover beans by 1 1/2 inches.
- Cook for about 20 to 25 minutes.
- To prepare ground beef, add beef to a sauté pan with a little oil and cook until browned.
- This chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently on the stove before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg