Healthier Chili

Ingredients
  • 1 Tbs olive oil or macadamia nut oil
  • 1 lb of lean ground beef
  • 2-3 can of beans, drained (I use red kidney beans, or a mix of black and red)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 t ground cumin
  • 1 t paprika
  • 1 t cocoa
  • ½ t dried chilli flakes
  • Cayenne pepper to taste (I use about ½ t)
  • 1 t dried oregano
  • 1 t onion powder
  • 1 t garlic powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1 c water or beef stock
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.   Add onion and cook until translucent.  Add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the dry spices and cook another minute until you can smell the spices.
  3. Add the beef and cook just until it’s cooked through.  Add tomatoes.  Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
  4. Add tomato paste, beans, water or stock and the bay leaf and some fresh ground pepper and bring to boil. Once chilli begins to boil, turn down the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.