Nanas European Chili

"Eastern Europe flavor from Nana"

Prep Time

40min

Cook Time

2hrs

Paired With

Main Protein

Beef

Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 medium yellow onions (chopped) 2 medium jalapeños (stem, veins, and seeds removed - diced) 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt (plus more to taste) 4 medium cloves garlic (diced) 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 Tablespoon ground cumin 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained) 1/2 cup water 1 Tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base (or other beef bouillon of choice) 1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed) Ground black pepper (to taste) Fresh cilantro (diced, for topping) See Below

Directions

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions (chopped)
  • 2 medium jalapeños (stem, veins, and seeds removed – diced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 4 medium cloves garlic (diced)
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base (or other beef bouillon of choice)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • Ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh cilantro (diced, for topping)