Main Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, chopped (1 ½ cups)
• 3 stalks celery, chopped (1 ½ cups)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced (may sub 1 tsp garlic powder)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups red or Yukon gold potatoes, chopped into 1/2” chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 5 1/2 cups reduced sodium beef broth
• 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow deli mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional)
• 2 teaspoons granulated beef bouillon or 2 crushed cubes

Garnishes (optional)

• Cheddar cheese (highly recommended)
• Parsley
• Green onions or chives
• Sour cream