Print

Simple Beef Chili

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This chili freezes very well. Just put it in an airtight container and it will keep in the freezer for about 2 months.

Ingredients

Units
  • 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)

Instructions

  1. 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:

  1. 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.

Nutrition