Chili

Recipe Type: Lunch, Dinner

Dietary Info: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Elimination Diet, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30

Servings: 8

Option 1: Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 5-8 hours Total Time: 5-8 hours and 30 minutes

Option 2: Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hours and 20 minutes

*Time Includes Chopping

Ingredients:

• 3 Cups Beef Bone Broth

• 1 TBSP Olive Oil

• 2 TBSP Tomato Paste

• 1.5 lb Ground Beef

• 2 Cups Beans of Choice (ex- Kidney Beans, Black Beans)

• 2 Cups Diced Tomatoes

• 1 White Onion

• 4 Garlic Cloves Minced

• 2 Bell Peppers

• 2 Chipotle Peppers

• Spices: 2 TBSP Adobo Seasoning, 1.5 TBSP Chili Powder, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, 1 tsp Smoked Paprika, .5 tsp Cayenne Pepper, Salt and Pepper

• Toppings: Fresh Cilantro and Parsley (Chopped), Green Onions

How To:

OPTION 1:

1. Chop up all the veggies. Rinse the beans.

2. Combine everything in a crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6 hours.

   1. If using canned beans, wait until the end to add them to the crockpot. If using dry beans, add them in with everything else.

3. Make sure everything is cooked through and enjoy!

OR

OPTION 2:

1. If using dry beans, cook them using this recipe. If using canned beans, move on to the next step.

2. Chop up all the veggies.

3. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes.

4. Add in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

5. Add tomato puree and cook for another minute.

6. Add the ground beef and cook for 15-20 minutes until browned. Drain the fat from the beef.

7. Add all spices and cook while stirring often for a few minutes.

8. Add broth, beans (cooked or canned), and vegetables and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to simmer for 20 minutes.

9. Taste, add more spices if desired, and serve with desired toppings! Enjoy!

Notes:

• Make this paleo and whole 30 friendly by swapping beans with another vegetable, such as cauliflower or sweet potato cut into very small pieces.

• Make this vegan or vegetarian by swapping beef bone broth with vegetable broth and ground beef for extra beans, chickpeas, tempeh, or tofu.

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