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Beef and Lentil Chili

Beanless chili with ground beef and lentils is a delicious and nutritious filling dinner recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 343 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
  • 1 carrot peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp ground paprika
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne optional
  • 5 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup uncooked lentils
  • 1 medium vine-ripened tomato chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Place the hunk of ground beef on the hot surface and cook (without breaking it into chunks) for 2 to 3 minutes, until browned. Carefully flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to get a sear on two sides.
  3. Use a spatula to break up the beef, then add the chopped carrot and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, stir well, and cover. Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils reach desired done-ness, about 30 minutes.
  5. Serve chili with your favorite toppings! Note: You can continue cooking the chili at a simmer for up to 1 hour to maximize the flavor.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 6 Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 8g (12%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 6
Calories 343kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 8g 12%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.