INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil or oil of choice
3 cloves
garlic, minced
2
medium onions, diced
2
bell peppers (any color), chopped
2
large carrots, chopped
2
celery ribs, chopped
Optional: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 lb
ground turkey or grass-fed beef
1 15 ounce can
diced tomatoes
1 15 ounce can
tomato sauce
1 6 ounce can
tomato paste
2 cups
water, more as needed
1 tsp
fine sea salt, more to taste
3 tbsp
chili powder
1 tbsp
paprika
1/2 tsp
cayenne pepper, more to taste or use as desired based on spice level
1 tbsp
ground cumin
2 tsp
celery seed
1/2 tsp
ground black pepper, more to taste
Red pepper flakes,
Optional: 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
Optional: 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans
Optional: 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely chopped