Tortellini Chili

A quick and easy, 30 minute, one pot chili with cheese tortellini

that is just perfect comfort food!

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1+ tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 6 cups beef broth or chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 8 ounces fresh cheese tortellini (gluten free for gluten free)
• salt, pepper and cayenne to taste

directions

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the onions and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, chili powder, paprika and cumin and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
3. Add the beef and brown, about 6-8 minutes, before draining any grease.
4. Add the broth, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and tortellini and bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the tortellini is tender, about 10 minutes.

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