Organic Chili

Looking for an easy delicious meal? It’s that time of year, the cooler weather hinting at some aromatic, organic chili.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound grass-fed ground beef (optional)

• 2 tbsp grass-fed butter (or vegan)

• 4 cups organic chopped tomatoes (If tomatoes are out of season, you could also use 1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes and 1 15 oz can of tomato sauce to replace the fresh tomatoes)

• 1 red pepper, chopped

• 1 large organic onion, chopped

• 3 cloves organic garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 can organic black beans, not drained

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• 2–3 tsp ground cumin (adjust to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Melt butter in a crockpot on medium-high heat.

2. Sauté onions in pot for about 5 minutes or until they begin to soften.

3. Add garlic (and ground beef and brown the beef for about 8-10 minutes.)

4. Add remaining ingredients and put the lid on and reduce heat to a slow simmer.

5. Simmer for at least 60 minutes.

6. Serve hot with a dollop of greek yogurt or sour cream.

NUTRITION

• Serving Size: 1 cup

• Calories: 250.7

• Fat: 6.7g

• Carbohydrates: 25.5

• Protein: 23.2