Healthy Game Day Chili Recipe

Name: Healthy Game Day Chili Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound 80/20 lean ground beef; 1 yellow or white onion, chopped; 1 carrot, grated or finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, pressed or grated; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 bay leaf; 2 (14-ounce) cans of tomato sauce; 2 (14-ounce) cans of diced San Marzano tomatoes (or 4 large fresh tomatoes, diced); 1 (14-ounce) can of black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14-ounce) can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14-ounce) can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional, for heat); Optional: if you’re up for a new twist, add 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to your chili – it’s delicious; Sea salt (about 2-3 teaspoons total for the whole pot); Freshly ground coarse black pepper; Sliced avocado; Chopped cilantro; Finely diced white or red onion; A few organic corn tortilla chips (I like the extra-thin ones)

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This cozy, crowd-favorite chili is rich, hearty, and full of flavor—without being heavy. It’s perfect for game day, meal prep, or a casual weeknight dinner. Even better the next day. I use 3 types of beans here, you can use any combo of beans you prefer.

40 min

cook 20 min

American

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat a large Dutch oven over high. Add beef and cook 2–3 minutes, until lightly caramelized. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium.
Add onion and carrot. Cook 3–4 minutes, until soft. If vegan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil before the vegetables. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt. Cook 1 minute, stirring.
Stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
Add beans, bell pepper, jalapeño, cinnamon (if using), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir and simmer 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt (you’ll likely need another 1 teaspoon). Add up to 1 cup water if the chili is too thick.
Cover and simmer on low for at least 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. The longer it sits, the better it tastes.
Top with avocado, cilantro, onion, and crushed tortilla chips.