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Beef Wheat Berry Chili (Beanless)

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A hearty beanless chili made with wheat berries and ground beef. It is the perfect comfort food dish for a cozy fall or winter dinner.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup wheat berries

Instructions

  1. Start warming up your pot.
  2. Finely chop your yellow onion and dice your fresh garlic.
  3. Add olive oil to your pot and let the oil heat up for just a bit
  4. Toss in your onions and garlic. Saute for a minute or two.
  5. Add your lean ground beef. Cook the ground beef until most of the meat is browned through.
  6. Strain and remove any grease and leftover oil from the meat.
  7. Add your beef stock and whisk in the tomato paste.
  8. Add your diced tomatoes and stewed tomatoes. Do not drain either of these.
  9. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and ground black pepper.
  10. Add the uncooked wheat berries.
  11. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce to simmer, and cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  12. Check and stir every 20 minutes or so. 
  13. Depending on the wheat berries you purchase, it could take more or less time. But the key will be to test them, and if they’re still a bit chewy – cook them for longer.
  14. Serve with your favorite chili toppings (sour cream, green onions, shredded cheese) and sides (homemade buns, tortilla chips).

Notes

  • This is a soupy chilihowever, it will thicken up when you store leftovers in the refrigerator overnight. I add more beef broth when heating up any leftovers. 
  • If you’re not a fan of stewed tomatoes, you can add an extra can of diced tomatoes.
  • For a spicier chili – add red pepper chili flakes or hot sauce. 
  • Author: Kelsey Restemayer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Soup, Dinner, Main Dish
  • Method: Simmer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 225
  • Sugar: 10.2 g
  • Sodium: 940.6 mg
  • Fat: 6.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.2 g
  • Protein: 20.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 45.2 mg
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