Hearty Beef Vegetable Chili – The Perfect Autumn Bowl
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The Hearty Beef Vegetable Chili is a winter season staple. Not only does it provide a rich source of protein and fiber, it is quick to prepare and will surely make your home smell delicious.
Ingredients Used in the Hearty Beef Vegetable Chili
If you’ve spent time reviewing my blog, you know I always focus on using high quality ingredients. Focusing on high quality ingredients is important as they’re not only good for you, but also good for the environment. Not to mention, home cooked meals taste better with high quality ingredients! Review the tips below to determine what ingredients work best in this meal.
- We purchase grass fed beef from a local farmer. This ensures we’re consuming the highest quality meat while also being environmentally friendly and sustainable. Review this site to find a local farmer near you.
- If purchasing canned goods, opt for the low sodium option. I also recommend rinsing the canned good product to remove even more sodium.
- When purchasing frozen butternut squash, this will save time when preparing this dish!
The Best Chili Toppings
- Stovetop popcorn
- Avocado
- Lime
- Tortilla chips
- Jalapeno peppers to add some spice!
- Scallions
- Fresh & Easy Guacamole
- Cilantro
Hearty Beef Vegetable Chili
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef grass-fed
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 32 ounces beef bone broth
- 12 ounces tomato paste
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cup butternut squash frozen
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 15.5 ounces kidney beans rinsed
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Cajun
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- black pepper to taste
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a large pan, cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off the excess fat.
- In a large pot, add in avocado oil, minced onion and garlic. Cook for five minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the browned ground beef to the pot along with the remaining ingredients, combining well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
If you enjoyed this recipe, please share with family and friends! And comment below what toppings you added to your bowl of Hearty Beef Vegetable Chili! 😋
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