I know this chili isn’t much to look at, but it is so. damn. good. I’m in the midst of a 30-day cleanse that allows me to eat one healthy meal per day. Yes, one meal per day, people! Otherwise, we’re talking shakes, celery, and cucumbers. Knowing the extent to which I love food, I’m sure you can imagine how much I look forward to my one and only meal. That’s why I had to make it extra special.
What I love about this chili is that, despite being hearty and filling, it’s chock full of healthy ingredients. I decided to add sweet potato for some extra nutrients, and I am so happy that I did. Also, this chili is a meal prepper’s dream, as one batch yields five servings and takes only an hour to make. I think it goes without saying that this is 100%, without a doubt my new go-to chili recipe.
What you’ll need:
- 2 tbsp. avocado oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 a medium red onion, chopped
- 1 lb. ground bison
- 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained
- 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained
- 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp. dried cilantro
- 1/2 tbsp. chipotle powder
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
- Garnish: lime wedges, non-fat Greek yogurt, and corn chips
What you’ll do:
- First, add the avocado oil, garlic, and onion to a large pot; sautée over medium heat until soft, approximately 3 minutes
- Then, add the ground bison and, using a flipper, break into smaller pieces; flip every so often until browned through, approximately 5 minutes
- Next, add the crushed tomatoes, beans, sweet potatoes, broth, and spices; stir until all ingredients are combined
- Turn the heat to its lowest setting and allow to simmer for approximately 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Serve in individual crocks and garnish each with a lime wedge, a generous dallop of Greek yogurt, and several corn chips
It looks hearty and filling. I guess you need to get filled up with only one meal per day! How is the cleanse going? Something I should do too.
It’s tough, but I’m seeing results so it’s worth it!
Yummy! Another good recipient to try:)