[chrispghmuscle]

I adapted this from a high-carb recipe, leftovers are great
and extra servings can be frozen for an easy breakfast or
lunch in the future.

3 lbs lean ground beef
2 cans of beans, your choice
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes in puree
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Spice Mix:
3 T chili powder
2 T cumin, ground
1 T coriander, ground
1 T dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
5 tsp salt

Mix the seasonings together to make the spice mix. Heat about
half the olive oil in a large pot. Add the onions and peppers and
saute over medium heat for 7 minutes. Add the rest of the oil to
the pot, then stir in the spice mix and the garlic. Lower the heat a
little and stir for 2 minutes. Add the beans (with liquid) and
tomatoes.

Bring to a boil. Crumble the beef into the mixture.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Leave
lid off for last 15 minutes to thicken, if desired.

Makes 9 servings, each having 30 grams of protein and 12 grams of
carbohydrate.

Optional: For super low-carb chili, omit beans and replace with
1/2 cup of water.

Chris

[gringo220]

mmmmm. I love chili. I'm going to make some of this soon. Thanks chris!

[islander]

have you actully cooked this recipe before? very odd adding the raw beef to the cooked veggies and tomato mixture even if you are cooking for 30 min after. Usuallly browning the beef first not only brings out more beefy flavor but seals in the juices. If it was me I start the beef off frying, omit the oil, even lean ground beef will give off some fat then after its slightly browned add onions and spice, fry for a few min. then add the peppers then tomato sauce.. Depending on the choice of bean that carb count will vary. most beans are between 25 grams to 40 grams per cup. Olive oil when used to fry for any length of time and at a high heat loses its nutritional value and hydrogenates. You can actually 'fry' by just using small amounts of water as you cook. One day I will have to try the cocoa powder in my chili still have never tried it.