Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon avocado oil
– 1 medium yellow onion, diced
– 1 green bell pepper, diced
– 1 poblano pepper, diced
– 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (optional for less heat)
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
– 1 pound (approximately 450 grams) ground beef
– 1/4 cup tomato paste
– 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
– 2 tablespoons chili powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 can (14.5 ounces / about 410 grams) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
– 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium beef broth
– 1 can (15 ounces / about 425 grams) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 teaspoon coconut sugar (optional)
– Sour cream, for serving
– Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
– Corn chips, for serving
– Green onions, for serving
Instructions
1-Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2-Add 1 diced medium yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, 1 diced poblano pepper, 1 diced jalapeño pepper (if using), 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
3-Add 1 pound ground beef, the remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to taste; cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot.
4-Stir in 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1 teaspoon hot sauce (if using), 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
5-Add 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes and 1 cup low-sodium beef broth; stir and bring to a rapid simmer.
6-Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours for deeper flavor.
7-About 15 minutes before serving, add 1 can (15 ounces) drained and rinsed red kidney beans and 1 teaspoon coconut sugar (if using); cook uncovered until beans are heated through and tender.
8-Serve topped with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, corn chips, and green onions.
Last Step:
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🌡️ The longer you simmer the chili, the deeper and more complex the flavors will become – aim for at least 1 hour if time permits
🌶️ Adjust the heat level by adding or omitting the jalapeño and hot sauce to suit your taste preferences
❄️ This chili freezes beautifully – make a double batch and store portions for quick future meals
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes to 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 538
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
