Simple Beef Chili
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This chili freezes very well. Just put it in an airtight container and it will keep in the freezer for about 2 months.
- Author: CARRIE VITT
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef
- 16 ounces organic diced tomatoes (you can also use 5-6 fresh tomatoes, skinned and chopped)
- 5 cups bone broth or meat stock
- 2 cups white navy beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Celtic sea salt
Toppings:
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 chopped avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream (omit for dairy free)
- 1/2 cup raw cheddar cheese (omit for dairy free)
- In a large stockpot, over medium heat, sauté onion in ghee until translucent, about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and chili powder and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up the beef as it cooks. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, beans, and salt. Bring to a boil, skim off any foam and then simmer for about 5 hours until beans are soft. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper if needed. Serve with chopped tomatoes, avocado, sour cream and a bit of cheese.
Slow cooker option:
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté onion in ghee until translucent, about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and chili powder and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up the beef as it cooks. Pour mixture into the bowl of a slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, stock, beans and salt. Cook on medium for 6-7 hours until beans are soft. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve with chopped tomatoes, avocado, sour cream and a bit of cheese.