Description
Hearty and flavorful, this Whole30-approved chili is packed with sweet potatoes, beef, and warming spices. Perfect for a chilly evening!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) 85% grass-fed ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion
- 2 carrots
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 leek
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups (473 ml) beef bone broth
- 2 cans (411 g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cups (177 ml) tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Avocado
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a deep stock pot or dutch oven, and add the ground beef and red onion. Season with sea salt and pepper. Crumble the beef with a wooden spoon and cook until evenly browned.
- Add the carrots, bell pepper, leek, sweet potatoes, and garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and all of the seasonings. Cook for one minute.
- Add in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and bone broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover after about 20 minutes to let some of the liquid reduce for a thicker chili.
- Discard the bay leaves before serving.
- Serve topped with sliced avocado, pepperoncinis, and chopped fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use bone-in beef short ribs instead of ground beef, browning them before adding other ingredients.
- To make this chili ahead, cool completely before storing in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the oven.
- If you prefer a spicier chili, add a chopped jalapeño with the other vegetables, or increase the red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80