Grass-Fed Beef Chili

Take classic chili to new heights by adding the fresh flavors of grass-fed beef, garbanzo beans, and seasonings.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 480 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
• 2 large green bell peppers - stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
• 4 cups filtered water
• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chile powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add beef and allow to sear and brown until mostly cooked, about 3 minutes. Stir in bell peppers and onion. Cook until vegetables are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, thyme, mustard powder, and chipotle powder. Pour in tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and water and bring to a simmer.

Step 2

Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium. Cook slowly until chili has reduced and thickened, about 1 hour. Season with sea salt and stir in cilantro.