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Quick and Easy Clean-Eating Chili for Busy Weeknights

Clean-Eating Chili Recipe

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Looking for a quick and easy clean-eating chili recipe? This stovetop chili is hearty, nutritious, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • salt and pepper (as needed)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup water or broth (chicken, vegetable, or beef broth )
  • shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onion, bell pepper, and fresh chopped cilantro for garnish. (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions softened.
  2. Brown beef: Add ground beef, chili powder, and cumin to the pot. Cook until browned.
  3. Simmer chili: Stir in black beans, pinto beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and broth (or water). Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes or until flavors have combined.
  4. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onion, bell pepper, and fresh chopped cilantro.