Chili Con Carne for Meal Prep

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef, 85% lean
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon.

2. 2

   Cook the beef until browned and no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes, then drain excess fat if desired.

   6:00 · Brown beef
3. 3

   Add the onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Soften vegetables
4. 4

   Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

   1:00 · Toast spices
5. 5

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen its color.

   1:00 · Cook tomato paste
6. 6

   Add the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth, stirring to combine.

7. 7

   Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

   1:30:00 · Simmer chili
8. 8

   Taste and adjust salt and spices as needed, then let cool slightly before dividing into meal prep containers.