Servings: 6 servings
Beef and Lentil Chili
Beanless chili with ground beef and lentils is a delicious and nutritious filling dinner recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
- 1 carrot peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp ground paprika
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne optional
- 5 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup uncooked lentils
- 1 medium vine-ripened tomato chopped
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place the hunk of ground beef on the hot surface and cook (without breaking it into chunks) for 2 to 3 minutes, until browned. Carefully flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to get a sear on two sides.
- Use a spatula to break up the beef, then add the chopped carrot and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, stir well, and cover. Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils reach desired done-ness, about 30 minutes.
- Serve chili with your favorite toppings! Note: You can continue cooking the chili at a simmer for up to 1 hour to maximize the flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1of 6, Calories: 343kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 8g, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 3g