Paleo Sweet Potato Chili

Ingredients

• 2 pounds grass-fed beef or bison
• 1 tablespoon ghee, butter, or coconut oil
• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• 4 cloves fresh garlic, chopped fine
• 4 cups sweet potatoes, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• ½–1 cup celery, diced
• 2 cups red sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups good quality broth
• 1½ tsp sea salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp cinnamon powder
• ¼ tsp ginger powder
• ¼ tsp allspice powder
• Avocado slices and fresh cilantro for garnish

To Make Paleo Sweet Potato Chili

• Combine all spices and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
• Melt fat in a large pot and cook onions until they begin to turn translucent and slightly browned. Add ground meat and garlic. Continue cooking until meat is completely browned.
• Pour in red sauce (or crushed tomatoes) and broth. Add spice mixture. Stir well, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
• Add sweet potatoes and celery, stir well, cover, and simmer gently for 40 minutes, stirring a couple of times.
• Top with avocado slices and fresh cilantro and serve.