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Easy, Healthy Chili (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Thereโ€™s nothing better than a cozy meal thatโ€™s SUPER easy to throw together, is packed with healthy ingredients, and tastes amazing!

Bonus โ€“ this Healthy Chili makes enough to last a few days! Perfect for easy, satisfying leftover meals the rest of the week.

Find my video tutorial HERE.

white bowl filled with easy, freshly cooked chili. topped with diced avocado, cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, and extra salt and pepper

When the weather gets colder, I start to crave warming, hearty meals and this chili recipe has been on repeat. Thereโ€™s nothing easier than making soups, stews, and chili. Get all the ingredients together, let them simmer, add toppings and youโ€™re done! You have a balanced meal filled with vegetables (fiber!!!), protein, and FLAVOR!

You can follow this recipe exactly or use it as a base and change a few ingredients to make it your own. I highly recommend keeping the spices the same though (yes, even the cinnamon), the flavor makes a huge difference!

Once itโ€™s time to eat, add whatever toppings you like and are in the mood for. My favorites are avocado, yogurt, cilantro, and some tortilla chips. Adding the different textures makes the meal so much better!

white bowl filled with freshly cooked chili. red vibrant color with lots of textures from the beans, tomatoes, beef, and other ingredients. topped with diced avocado, cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, and extra salt and pepper.

What you need to make this Easy, Healthy Chili:

  • Onion โ€“ either a white or sweet onion will work.
  • Garlic โ€“ adds flavor.
  • Bell pepper โ€“ I use red, but any color is fine!
  • Ground beef โ€“ can use ground turkey or chicken instead.
  • Spices โ€“ chili powder, cinnamon (trust), cumin, smoked paprika, oregano.
  • Salt and pepper โ€“ to taste.
  • Diced tomatoes โ€“ or crushed tomatoes.
  • Tomato sauce โ€“ or add another can of diced or crushed tomatoes.
  • Beef broth โ€“ I use bone broth for extra flavor, nutrients, and gut health benefits. You can use any broth you like!
  • Kidney beans โ€“ rinsed and drained.
  • Black beans โ€“ rinsed and drained.
  • Optional toppings โ€“ avocado, cheese, yogurt (or sour cream), cilantro, hot sauce, tortilla chips.

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5 from 3 votes

Easy, Healthy Chili

Course: Main Course
Keyword: bone broth, chili, cozy, dairy free, dinner, easy dinner, easy meals, easy recipe, fall recipes, gluten free, homemade, lunch, meal prep, winter, winter recipes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion (large)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey / chicken)
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt (+ more to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 14 oz diced or crushed tomatoes (1 can)
  • 14 oz tomato sauce (1 can. or use another can of diced / crushed tomatoes)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 cans kidney beans (rinsed + drained)
  • 1 can black beans (rinsed + drained)

Optional toppings โ€“ avocado, cheese, yogurt, cilantro, hot sauce, tortilla chips

    Instructions

    • Slice onion, bell pepper and mince garlic.
    • Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to a pot with avocado oil. Sautee a few minutes over medium heat until they start to soften.
    • Add in ground beef and seasoning and mix well.
    • Add in tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and broth. Bring to a boil.
    • Once boiling, lower heat (optional to cover), and simmer for 45 mins โ€“ 1 hour.
    • Add toppings and enjoy!
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