Whole30 Hearty Beef and Bean Chili
Warm up your kitchen with this Whole30 Hearty Beef and Bean Chili, a comforting one-pot meal that’s packed with vibrant vegetables, tender ground beef, and a robust blend of spices. Perfect for chilly nights or meal prep, this chili skips the beans—making it suitable for the Whole30 diet—while delivering plenty of flavor with colorful ingredients like bell peppers, carrots, and celery. Simmered to perfection in beef broth and crushed tomatoes, this dish is seasoned with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne for irresistible depth and a hint of heat. Serve it with fresh avocado, a sprinkle of cilantro, and lime wedges for a bright finish that will leave everyone at the table craving seconds. With minimal prep and nutrient-rich ingredients, this hearty chili is as wholesome as it is satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced white onion
- 1 diced green bell pepper
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 2 medium, diced carrots
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sliced for topping avocado
- 0.25 cup, chopped for garnish fresh cilantro
- 1 cut into wedges for serving lime
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, and carrots. Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook it for 8-10 minutes until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, mixing everything well.
Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine the spices with the meat and vegetables.
Drop in the bay leaf and bring the chili to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or spices.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the chili into bowls and top with sliced avocado and chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.2 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.4 g | 352% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 5586 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.6 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.6 g | ||
| Protein | 177.1 g | 354% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 652 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 30.3 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 6962 mg | 148% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
