HEALTHY BEEF CHILI

with sweet potatoes

Prep Time 15 mins

COOK Time 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

– 2 tbsp olive oil – 1 large yellow onion, diced to ½" – 2 stalks celery, diced to ½" – 1 red bell pepper, diced to ½" – 1 green bell pepper, diced to ½" – 1 lb ground beef – 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced – 4 cloves garlic, minced – 2 tbsp tomato paste – 2-4 tbsp chili powder – 1 tbsp cumin – 1 tsp oregano – 1 tsp paprika – 1 tsp kosher salt – ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional – 1 14.5-oz can crushed tomatoes – 2 c beef broth – 1 large sweet potato, diced to ½" – 1 bay leaf

STEP 1

In a dutch oven, saute onion, celery, and bell peppers in olive oil until soft.

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STEP 2

Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink; gently break into small pieces with a wood spoon while it cooks.

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STEP 3

Stir in jalapeno, garlic, tomato paste, and seasonings; cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes to allow the spices to bloom and to work off the canned flavor from the tomato paste.

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STEP 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and diced sweet potato. Give everything a good stir, then top with a bay leaf.

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STEP 5

Simmer uncovered for at least 45 minutes (longer if covered!), stirring occasionally to prevent scalding.

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STEP 6

Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.

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