Basic Chili

January 10, 2014

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A basic chili that's rich and thick, which makes leftovers perfect for topping baked potatoes or homemade tortilla chips.

1.5 cups dry red beans or two cans of red beans, rinsed and drained
1½ lbs. ground beef, preferably grass-fed
1 onion, diced
½ bell pepper (red, green, or combination), diced
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 T. chili powder
1½ tsp. sea salt (or to taste)
1 tsp. cumin
¼ tsp. black pepper
1 can organic diced tomatoes (BPA free) –do not drain
29 oz. water or homemade beef broth

The morning of, cover the beans with warm water, two inches above the beans. Soak beans for eight hours. You can do this overnight if you wish. Drain beans, replace water, again covering two inches...
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Nutritions

Calories
420

Sodium
1095mg
45% DV

Fat
28g
43% DV

Protein
31g
62% DV

Carbs
17g
5% DV

Fiber
5g
23% DV