Sunshine Chili Bowls ☀️
A warm and hearty chili, perfect for any season, especially summer. Packed with lean beef, chicken, various vegetables, and beans, this recipe is both delicious and nutritious.
Equipment
- Large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 green bell peppers chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 10 mushrooms chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5-ounce, undrained
- 3 cans stewed tomatoes with Italian seasoning 14.5-ounce, undrained
- 1 can tomato sauce 14.5-ounce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup chili powder
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 full rotisserie chicken shredded (or about 3 cups cooked chicken)
- 1 can dark red kidney beans 19-ounce, rinsed and drained
- 1 can pinto beans 14.5-ounce, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- 1. Brown the Beef: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Continue until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
- 2. Sauté the Veggies: Stir in the diced onion, chopped green bell peppers, celery, and mushrooms into the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their wonderful aromas.
- 3. Add Tomatoes & Liquids: Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes, undrained stewed tomatoes with Italian seasoning, tomato sauce, and water. Give everything a good stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- 4. Season & Mix in Proteins: Sprinkle in the chili powder, generous amounts of sea salt, and black pepper. If you enjoy a little extra kick, now's the time to add the optional cayenne pepper. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken, along with the rinsed and drained kidney beans and pinto beans.
- 5. Simmer to Perfection: Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a low simmer. Let it cook uncovered for at least one hour, stirring occasionally to ensure the flavors deepen and the chili thickens beautifully.
- 6. Taste & Serve: Taste the chili and adjust any seasonings if needed. Ladle the hot, hearty chili into serving bowls. For a fresh summer touch, garnish with optional toppings like a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 444, Total Carbs: 32g, Net Carbs: 22g, Fats: 17g, Protein: 43g.
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