Easy Dutch Oven Chili

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes in tomato juice
• 1 cup canned red kidney beans, drained
• 1/4 cup dairy-free mozzarella cheese, shredded, for topping (optional)
• 1/4 cup sweet corn kernels, for topping (optional)
• 1/4 cup diced avocado, for topping (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat up the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic, stirring occasionally until the onions are tender.
2. Add Ground Beef: Add the ground beef and sauté, stirring, for another 5 to 7 minutes, until beef is cooked through.
3. Add Tomato Paste, Salt and Spices: Add tomato paste, as well as salt and all spices. Stir.
4. Add Broth, Chopped Tomatoes and Beans: Add the beef broth, chopped tomatoes in tomato juice, as well as the drained red beans.
5. Simmer: Mix everything thoroughly, then simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring well every 10 minutes. Tip: If you want the chili to be less thick, add more broth, then stir and simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Garnish and Serve: Serve the Dutch oven chili with various toppings. For example, with grated dairy-free mozzarella cheese, corn, diced avocado or herbs.