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Native Chili
Ingredients
- 2 Tsp. coconut oil
- 11⁄2 Cups onion diced
- 4 Cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 2 Lbs. Ground beef (can substitute other ground meat)
- 2 Stalks celery, medium diced
- 3 Medium carrots, chopped into medium chunks
- 2 Tbsp. smoky spice blend (page 185)
- 1 Tsp. salt
- 2 Cups zucchini, cut into large chunks
- salt
- 2 Cups green bell pepper chopped
- 3 Cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade page 174)
- 1 Cup bone broth (page 188 or 189)
Optional Garnishes
- 1–2 Avocados, cut into chunks for topping
- 1⁄2 Cup cilantro, chopped
Directions
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In a hot skillet, melt coconut oil.
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Carmelize the onions and garlic 4 minutes.
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Add the ground beef to skillet and brown.
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Transfer the browned meat and all other ingredients to crockpot.
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Cook 6–8 hours on low or 4–5 hours on medium-high, depending on your choice of setting.
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Serve in bowls and top with optional garnishes if desired.
Serves 4
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