Veggie-Packed Chili

What you need: 

• 1 lb ground beef (can use chicken or turkey)

• 2 carrots, chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 1 bell pepper, chopped

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes

• 1 14.5 oz can tomato sauce

• 1 14.5 oz can black beans 

• 14.5 oz can broth 

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ¼ tsp chili powder 

• Salt and pepper to taste 

• Olive oil

Topping suggestions: 

• Plain greek yogurt or sour cream

• Chopped red onion

• Pickled jalapenos

• Avocado 

• Cheese

• Tortilla chips

How to do it: 

1. In a large pot with a light drizzle of olive oil, add the ground meat

2. Once the meat is browned, add in carrots, celery, pepper, and onion

3. Let soften for 5-7 minutes

4. Add fire roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans and broth (use the can from the tomato sauce to measure the broth and get the rest of the sauce out!)

5. Once combined, add seasonings

6. Cover and let simmer for ~1 hour 

7. Top with preferred toppings and enjoy!