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Chili Con Carne and Veggies

Chili con carne is a flavorful stew with beef and plenty of vegetables. Top with extra cheese, sour cream and avocado slices.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 728 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 1/2 pounds chuck roast or top sirloin cut in 1/2" pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1/2 large red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green zucchini. diced
  • 1 cup yellow zucchini diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper ground
  • 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes & Green Chilis
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth OR 2 cups water with two teaspoons beef bullion concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch or arrowroot mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • toppings
  • sour cream
  • Greek yogurt
  • cheese
  • Diced avocado
  • cilantro

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet heat oil on medium-high. Add the ground beef and break up with spoon. As it is cooking add the chuck roast. Drain any water/grease from the meat and then add the onion and continue to cook until translucent. Add the red pepper and vegetables. Stir in the spices: garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper until all the ingredients are well coated.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. When the stew begins to reach a slight boil reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  3. If you would like to thicken the broth stir in the cornstarch mix and cook until desired consistency is reached. Serve with your favorite toppings

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 728kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 62g (124%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 25g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 183mg (61%) Sodium 1264mg (53%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 728

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 728kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 62g 124%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25g 147%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 183mg 61%
Sodium 1264mg 53%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%

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