Chili with Grass-Fed Beef or Bison

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon minced dried onion
• 14 oz grass-fed beef, bison, ground chicken, or ground turkey;  vegetarians use 2 cups of black beans.
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon chipotle powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 packet powdered SweetLeaf Organic Stevia
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Adobo (smoked or pink salt if preferred)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 cup beef stock; Vegetarians use 1 cup Simple Girl bouillon broth
• 1 can 14.5 oz tomatoes
• chives or scallions

• 1/3 - 1/2 cup salsa (when cooking salsa, remember the temperature will increase. Mild will taste like medium)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or a few shots of hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon Xanthan gum if you need the chili thicker

Preparation

1. Start with a dry pan over medium-high heat and toast the minced onion until fragrant. This takes about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the ground meat. Break it apart with a wooden spoon. Stirring occasionally, cook for 4-5 minutes until meat is browned. You should not need to drain off the juices if you are using grass-fed beef or bison.
3. While meat is cooking measure out all your spices into a bowl.
4. When the meat is browned, reduce heat to low to medium-low. Stir in your spices, beef stock, tomatoes, and salsa.
5. Bring to a low boil for 10 minutes.
6. Let the chili rest for 10 minutes and then serve over raw spinach, prepared kale, or grilled romaine and top with chives or scallions.

Optional Ideas

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• SweetLeaf Organic Stevia Powder
• Xanthan Gum