We made the most delicious recipe + Ryan and I merged together our favourite Chili ingredients! This recipe is full of veg, protein + packs some heat - if you’re on the mild side just omit the hot pepps! You can also pair with my gluten free cornbread muffins - in my original cookbook, recipe is here!
Can do this in the instant pot or stove! Macros are great! Around 330cals, 14g fat, 32g protein, 20g carbs
Serves 6-8
INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp olive oil
1-2 pounds extra lean ground beef
1 onion finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small zucchini, diced
1 cup diced carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 small hot peppers, diced optional!
1 Large can crushed tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
Liquid smoke 4 drops
2 teaspoons cocoa powder or a handful of dark chocolate
1 tbsp coconut sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground pepper
1 can mixed beans, drained and rinsed
Assorted toppings such as shredded cheese, tomatoes, green onions, avocado, Greek yogurt
DIRECTIONS:
In a large pan, add the olive oil. Add onions, garlic, zucchini, celery, carrot, hot peppers, and add in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper. Sauté until soft then add the meat and cook until browned, breaking up the beef with a spatula as you stir.
Add to a large pot. Add the crushed tomatoes, cocoa powder or chocolate, coconut sugar, more salt, pepper and beans to the pot. As 4 drops of liquid smoke.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer 45min to 1 hour minimum.
Top with some Greek yogurt, diced avocado, cheese or whatever your little heart desires!
FOR INSTANT POT: Turn your Instant Pot to Saute, then select More. Add the olive oil to the pot. Add onions, garlic, zucchini, celery, carrot, hot peppers, and add in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper. Sauté until soft then add the meat and cook until browned, breaking up the beef with a spatula as you stir. Add the crushed tomatoes, cocoa powder or chocolate, coconut sugar, more salt, pepper and beans to the pot. As 4 drops of liquid smoke. Turn the Instant Pot to the Chili/Beans setting and place the lid on the pot. Cook for 20 minutes. Release the pressure either manually or allow it to release naturally.
