HCG Phase 2 Hearty Chili

Ingredients:

1/2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Pound, 93% Lean Ground Beef
4 Cups Fresh Spinach
1/2 Large Onion, Diced
2 Med. Stalks Celery, Diced
2 Jalapeno Peppers, Diced
1 Tsp Chopped Garlic
14 oz can Diced Tomatoes
Chili powder, 3 tbsp
Ground Cumin, 1 tbsp
Oregano, ground, 2 tsp
Paprika, 2 tsp
Cilantro, dried, 3 tbsp
Water, tap, 8 fl oz
Cider Vinegar, 2 tbsp
Thyme, ground, 1 tsp
Fennel seed, 1 tsp
Rosemary, dried, 1 tsp

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.