Moroccan Lamb Chili with Sweet Potatoes, Chickpeas and Kale

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while canned sauce is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground lamb and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate diced bell peppers and carrots, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in canned tomatoes and drained chickpeas; mix well.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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