4-Step Guilt Free Chili

Nutritional Information:
Per Serving (Serves 8):

• Calories - 319
• Fat - 21 grams
• Carbs - 16 grams
• Protein - 18 grams

Prep time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef

• 2 gloves garlic, chopped

•  2 tbsp. oil

•  1 ½ cup onion diced (about one large onion)

• ½ cup chopped celery (about one celery stalk)

• 1 ½ cup carrots, peeled and diced (about four medium carrots)

• 2 tbsp. chili powder

• 1 tsp. ground cumin

•  1 tsp. oregano

•  1 tsp. salt

• ½ tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

• 4 cups zucchini, diced (about three medium zucchini)

• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato puree or tomato sauce

• 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes

Step 1: In a skillet, brown beef and garlic. Cook over medium heat until beef is cooked and browned. Drain off excess fat, set aside.

Step 2: Add oil, onions, celery and carrots to the skillet and cook until translucent over med-high heat for about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3: Once onions are golden and veggies are midway cooked, add zucchini and seasonings. Cook for 2 minutes making sure you stir well.

Step 4: Add cooked beef, tomato puree/sauce, and tomatoes into the pot and stir well. (Chef’s Note: This is a very thick chili recipe. Add up to 1 cup of additional liquid, either tomato sauce or water, to thin out the sauce if you'd prefer.) Bring everything to a boil, stirring frequently, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 5: Grab a bowl and enjoy!