BEEF AND VEGETABLE CHILI, PALEO STYLE

2 Tbs coconut oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 Tbs chili powder
1 tsp ground chipotle
2 tsp sea salt (optional)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic salt
2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1"x1" chunks
2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes
2 (4 oz) can diced green chilis
1/2 of a (4 oz) can diced jalapenos (may add more if desired)
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf
7-8 medium mushrooms, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 yellow zucchini, diced
1 large red pepper, diced
4-6 large kale leaves, shredded
fresh cilantro for garnish
green onions for garnish
1 small can full fat coconut milk (placed in the fridge for a few hours)

Instructions
1.Heat large soup pot over medium-high heat.
2.When hot, add coconut oil and onion to pot and brown slightly.
3.Meanwhile, combine chili powder, sea salt, cumin and garlic salt in a large dish. Roll raw beef stew meat in the mixture to coat on all sides.
4.When onions have browned slightly, add beef and brown on all sides.
5.Add the diced tomatoes. Fill the empty can with water and add to the pot. Add green chilis, jalepenos, chipotle peppers, mushrooms, carrots, oregano, thyme and bay leaf. Turn heat down to medium and cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.Add zucchini and red pepper, and cook for another 20 minutes.
7.Add kale and finish cooking for 10 more minutes. Season with sea salt if desired.
8.Serve with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro and a dollop of thickened coconut milk from the top of the can.


Serving Size: 10 large servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADYSONG356.