Lean Beef and Bean Chili

Step 1 · Brown the Beef

Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high. Brown the beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

• 1 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
• 600 gGround Beef, lean (90/10)

Step 2 · Cook the Vegetables

Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5 min.

• ×1Onions, diced
• ×1Red Bell Pepper, diced

Step 3 · Add Aromatics and Spices

Add garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano; stir for 1 min.

• 4 clovesGarlic, minced
• 2 tbspTomato Paste
• 2 tbspChili Powder
• 1 tbspGround Cumin
• 1 tspSmoked Paprika
• 1 tspDried Oregano

Step 4 · Combine Ingredients

Return the beef to the pot. Add salt, pepper, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and broth. Stir.

• 600 gGround Beef, lean (90/10)
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• 1 canCrushed Tomatoes
• 1 canKidney Beans, drained
• 1 canBlack Beans, drained

Step 5 · Simmer the Chili

Simmer uncovered 30 to 40 min until thickened.

Step 6 · Adjust Seasoning

Adjust salt to taste.

• Salt