Hearty Low-Carb Beef Chili

Thermomix recipe: Hearty Low-Carb Beef Chili. Ready in 50 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 1 large onion (approx. 150 g), quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 20 g olive oil
• 500 g ground beef (mince)
• 1 red bell pepper (approx. 150 g), deseeded and quartered
• 1 green bell pepper (approx. 150 g), deseeded and quartered
• 400 g canned diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
• 200 g beef broth (low sodium)
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Avocado, diced (for garnish)
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for serving, if not strictly dairy-free)

Instructions

1. Place onion and garlic into the mixing bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
2. Add olive oil to the mixing bowl. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add ground beef to the mixing bowl. Cook 8 min / 120°C / Reverse / Speed 1, breaking up the meat with the spatula halfway through, until browned. Drain any excess fat if desired, then return the meat to the bowl.
4. Add red and green bell peppers to the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Reverse / Speed 4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
5. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the mixing bowl. Stir 10 sec / Reverse / Speed 2.
6. Secure the simmering basket on top of the mixing bowl lid instead of the measuring cup to allow steam to escape and prevent splattering. Cook 20 min / 98°C / Reverse / Speed 2.
7. Pause, scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl with the spatula to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. Check thickness and adjust liquid if needed (add a splash of broth if too thick).
8. Continue to cook 10 min / 98°C / Reverse / Speed 2, with the simmering basket on the lid.
9. To settle the chili and prevent sticking, cook for a final 2 min / 90°C / Reverse / Speed 1.
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and diced avocado. Optionally, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if not adhering to strict dairy-free guidelines.

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