Ground Beef, Bell Pepper & Green Bean Chili with Yogurt

[Sincerely-Food-Chef]

Ingredients

• 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 lb green beans
• 1 small bunch green onions (scallions)
• 1 ½ lb lean ground beef
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 medium yellow onion
• black pepper
• chili powder
• salt
• virgin coconut oil

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the fresh produce.
   • 1 lb green beans
   • 2 red bell peppers
   • 1 small bunch green onions (scallions)
2. Trim and discard the ends of the green beans; cut the beans into ½-inch pieces and transfer to a large bowl.
3. Quarter the bell peppers lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and white membrane, then small dice the peppers. Add to the bowl with the beans.
4. Peel and small dice the onion; add to the bowl.
   • 1 medium yellow onion
5. Preheat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
6. Peel and mince the garlic; add to the bowl.
   • 4 cloves garlic
7. Add coconut oil to the saucepan and swirl to coat the bottom.
   • 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
8. Add the ground beef to the saucepan; cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and crumbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Once done, transfer to a bowl, leaving the juices in the saucepan.
   • 1 ½ lb lean ground beef
9. Once the beef has been transferred, add all of the vegetables to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
10. Return the beef to the saucepan and season with chili powder, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.
    • 2 tbsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper
11. Add the diced tomatoes to the saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
    • 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
12. While the chili cooks, trim and discard the root ends of the green onions; chop the onions into ¼-inch pieces. Stir the white parts into the chili and transfer the green parts to a small bowl.
13. To serve, spoon the chili into a bowl, add dollops of yogurt over top, and sprinkle with the green onions. Enjoy!
    • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt