HCG Phase 2 Hearty Chili

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  • Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
Ingredients:1/2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Pound, 93% Lean Ground Beef 4 Cups Fresh Spinach1/2 Large Onion, Diced2 Med. Stalks Celery, Diced2 Jalapeno Peppers, Diced1 Tsp Chopped Garlic14 oz can Diced TomatoesChili powder, 3 tbsp Ground Cumin, 1 tbsp Oregano, ground, 2 tsp Paprika, 2 tsp Cilantro, dried, 3 tbspWater, tap, 8 fl oz Cider Vinegar, 2 tbsp Thyme, ground, 1 tsp Fennel seed, 1 tsp Rosemary, dried, 1 tsp
Directions
Prep:
Dice Onion, Jalapeno, and Celery. Combine and Set aside.
Roughly chop Spinach and set aside.

In large pan add Olive Oil, Beef, and Spinach. (plus salt and pepper if desired to flavor the mean, but its not necessary)
Brown meat well, stirring often, and then drain off access fat and set aside.
In the same pan add Onion, Jalapenos, Celery and Garlic and saute well until slightly softened.
Then add all your spices and mix well, sauteing for just a few minutes more to really bring out the flavors.
Add just a splash of water and stir well, then add meat/spinach mixture, tomato, vinegar and the rest of the water.
Mix well and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, stirring often.

Separate into 5 equal portions and enjoy :)

Serving Size: Makes 5 Servings

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AYLAHUMMINGBIRD.

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 233.6
  • Total Fat: 10.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 59.3 mg
  • Sodium: 349.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 24.8 g

Member Reviews
  • SHARIMARIEJ
    I used beef broth instead of water, definitely no oil when cooking the meat, thats an HCG no no. Didn't have fennel seed so didn't add that. But the taste is good, and I'd make it again. Thanks for posting! - 6/21/15