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Beef and Bean Chili

Servings: 6
Author: Alex Snodgrass

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1½ cups diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced poblano pepper
  • 1/4 cup seeded and diced jalapeño peppers
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Siete Brand Traditional Hot Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar (optional)

Serving Suggestions:

  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • corn chips
  • thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot set over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, poblano peppers, jalapeño peppers, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the veggies are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with the edge of a wooden spoon, until browned, about 7 minutes. Drain of all but 2 tablespoons excess fat.
  • Add the tomato paste, hot sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring, until well combined and the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes and beef broth. Stir to combine, then bring to a rapid simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered but stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes. (When I have more time, I prefer to reduce the heat to low and cook the chili, covered, for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally).
  • About 15 minutes prior to serving, add the beans and coconut sugar, if using, and stir to combine. Cook, uncovered, until the beans are tender.
  • Add your desired toppings such as sour cream, cheddar cheese, corn chips, and/or green onions, and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1580mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1788IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 6mg