Ridiculously Healthy Chili Recipe

Chili is one of America’s favorite foods – it’s hard to even say “chili” without following it with “cook-off!” My family loves chili, so I created a recipe I could pack with veggies so we can enjoy the taste of chili and the benefits of high quality, nutritious food. The result is what I call Ridiculously Healthy Chili. My favorite aspect of this recipe is that omitting the ground beef makes a vegetarian and vegan dish that is very robust. It is sure to please meat-eaters and vegetarians alike!

Ridiculously Healthy Chili

Ingredients

I lb ground beef

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 white onion, diced

2 medium carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1-2 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds for less spicy flavor, omit for mild chili)

4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

2 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp oregano

15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes

32 oz vegetable stock

6 oz can tomato paste

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional toppings: avocado, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeno peppers, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onion

Directions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook ground beef until browned. Remove from pot and drain.

Add onion, carrots, and celery with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Sauté for 10 minutes.

Add bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and spices and sauté another 5 minutes.

Add ground beef and remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer at least an hour.

Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Top with cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream, or your toppings of choice. Enjoy!

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