Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (, diced)
  • 1 bell pepper (, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (, more if desired)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (, or turkey)
  • 2-3 small potatoes (, peeled and diced )
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 14.5 ounces rotel (, or can of diced tomatoes and green chiles)
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 -2 cups water (, more as needed (can also use broth))
  • 1-2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili powder (, more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (, more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (, more to taste)

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any remaining fat. Sprinkle with half the salt and pepper.
  • Stir in potatoes, celery and carrots, rotel, tomato sauce and water (or broth). Bring to a light simmer and then stir in the balsamic vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add more water or broth as needed, depending on preference.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 30-45 minutes (or until the potatoes and carrots are fork tender), stirring occasionally. Add more water as needed. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top with fresh basil or parsley and parmesan if desired.