- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef/turkey
- 2-3 small potatoes/sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 14.5 ounces rotel or diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1-2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Next stir in the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any remaining fat.
tir in potatoes, celery and carrots, rotel, tomato sauce and water. Bring to a light simmer and then stir in the balsamic vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 30-45 minutes (or until the potatoes and carrots are fork tender), stirring occasionally.
Top with fresh basil and sliced avocado if desired.
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 1037mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 7.8%