Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
• 3/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 3 tsp chili powder
• 3 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 3 tbsp of tomato paste
• 2 (15 oz.) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 3 cups of water juice from 3 limes
• 14 oz can lentils, rinsed
• 14 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 14 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Optional: garnish with plain greek yogurt, chives, jalapeños, sliced avocado

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add garlic and sauté for additional 2 minutes.
4. Next add in the ground beef and all spices. Cook until the beef is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Chop up beef into small pieces while cooking. 5.
5. Add peppers and tomato paste and sauté for 4 minutes.
6. Stir in fire roasted tomatoes, water and beans.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste then simmer uncovered for 45 additional minutes. Serve with optional garnishes.

This hearty meal is full of protein and fiber to keep you full and energized.

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