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Beef Chili

Hearty Beef Chili

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef 95% lean or lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 3 cans 16 oz dark red kidney beans, low sodium
  • 2 large cans 28 oz + 1 can (14 oz) stewed tomatoes
  • 1 small can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 small can 4.5 oz green chilies, sliced/chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder optional
  • Sour cream shredded cheese (optional toppings)

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil over medium-high in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and green pepper and sautĂ© until tender.
  • Add the ground beef and heat over medium-low heat until thoroughly cooked.
  • While the meat is browning, add the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilies and seasoning to a large stock pot (use at least an 8 quart stock pot).
  • Add the beef, onion and pepper mixture to the stock pot and cook on low heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Optional: serve with shredded cheese and sour cream
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