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Chunky Beef Chili

Low Carb Recipe

Use chunks of beef in this hearty chili, not hamburger. Seasoned with chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano and salt. This is a chili you can really sink your teeth into!

Low Carb Diet

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds beef, cut in 2-inch cubes
1 onion, chopped
6 stalks celery, sliced
1 can tomatoes, diced
1 cup beef stock
5 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano to taste
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped

Recipe Directions

chili

Crockpot:
In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown meat in batches until browned on all sides. Transfer the meat to an 18 to 24-cup slow-cooker or crockpot.

Combine the remaining ingredients and pour them over the meat. Cover and cook on low for eight to ten hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender.

Stovetop:
Brown the meat in the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven until it is browned on all sides. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine and blend. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Increase heat to medium and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition information per serving:
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories: 324
Protein: 34g
Total Fat: 16g
Sodium: 881mg
Cholesterol: 83mg
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Exchanges:  4-1/2 Lean Meat, 1-1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

See also:
Chicken Chili Verde
No-Bean Chili

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