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Easy No Bean Chili – A Healthy 30-Minute Recipe You’ll Love

Easy No Bean Chili – A Healthy 30-Minute Recipe You’ll Love
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Serves
4
Calories
312 kcal
Carbs
16.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoonground cumin
  • 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoondried oregano
  • 2 tablespoonschili powder
  • 1/8 teaspooncayenne pepper
  • 3 ouncestomato paste
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 pound93% lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoonsDiamond Crystal kosher salt (divided)
  • 1 cupbeef stock
  • 15 ouncesdiced tomatoes (no salt added, undrained)
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, use a fork to mix the cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder, cayenne, tomato paste, and fresh garlic, creating a thick paste.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, ground beef, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook, stirring to break up the meat, for about 7 minutes, or until the onions are soft and the meat is browned.

  3. 3

    Add the seasoning mixture and cook, stirring to mix it into the beef and onions, for one more minute.

  4. 4

    Add the beef stock, tomatoes, bay leaf, the remaining salt, and the black pepper. Lightly mash the diced tomatoes while stirring them into the mixture. Bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the chili uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    Garnish the chili with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.