Whole30 Lean Beef Chili Con Carne
Warm up your kitchen with the bold flavors of Whole30 Lean Beef Chili Con Carne, a hearty yet health-conscious twist on the classic chili. Made with 90% lean ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a medley of aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this satisfying dish is both protein-packed and nutrient-rich. Simmered to perfection with Whole30-compliant beef broth and no-salt-added diced tomatoes, it’s a guilt-free comfort food ideal for clean eating. Ready in just over an hour, this chili is perfect for meal prep or a cozy weeknight dinner. Top it off with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor—because who says wholesome eating can’t be delicious?
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth (Whole30 compliant)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. Remove the cooked beef from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the diced red and green bell peppers to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Stir everything together.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
After 45 minutes, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Remove the bay leaves.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 586 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 671 mg | 14% | |
*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.
