Festive Fish Pie: A Longevity-Boosting Holiday Recipe
A Comforting Chili That Supports Healthy Aging
What could be more comforting than a heart-warming bowl of beef chili on a cozy winter day? A chili that delivers deep, satisfying flavor and quietly supports long-term health and healthy aging.
This otherwise classic beef chili is thoughtfully upgraded with longevity-supportive epinutrients: compounds that interact with genes and promote their optimal expression over time.
You won’t notice that the cauliflower, along with its anti-cancer sulforaphane, is in there. But your body definitely will. The other quiet standout is chipotle. It lends a smoky flavor, along with anti-inflammatory spices and pain-relieving capsaicin, without the need for high-heat charring.
Epigenetic Nutrition Spotlight
Choline (beef, cauliflower, liver), sulfur (garlic, onion, cauliflower), fisetin (onion, tomato), luteolin & apigenin (bell peppers)
For an extra epigenetic boost, stir in one to two spoonfuls of Chicken Liver & Rosemary Pâté or Shiitake Mushroom Vegan Pâté toward the end of cooking. It melts seamlessly into the chili, enhancing nutrient density without altering the flavor profile.
If you’re following the Younger You Everyday plan, beans are included, and are not included on the Younger You Intensive.
This recipe is adapted from Better Broths & Healing Tonics: 75 Bone Broth and Vegetarian Broth-Based Recipes for Everyone co-authored by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and food-as-medicine expert Jill Sheppard Davenport, CNS, LDN
| Younger You Beef Chili with Smoky Chipotle |
Younger You Beef Chili with Smoky Chipotle
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 6-8people | 30minutes | 30minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 6-8people | 30minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 30minutes |
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 Medium onion peeled and diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp chipotle powder or more for spicier chili
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 3 cloves Fresh garlic peeled and minced
- 1 jar (13oz) kidney beans or 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 jar (18 oz) whole tomatoes or 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups broth see broth recipes here: www.drkarafitzgerald.com/recipes
- Optional toppings: cilantro, green onions, avocado, lime wedges
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Instructions
- Place large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven on medium heat and add oil. Let oil heat for about 1 minute, then add onion. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add ground beef and break it into small pieces with wooden spoon. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes. When beef is nearing brown, add spices: chili powder, paprika, cumin, and chipotle powder.
- Add bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add beans, cauliflower rice, tomato paste, whole tomatoes, and broth (see our broth recipes here: www.drkarafitzgerald.com/recipes). Stir to combine and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Serve with optional toppings of choice.
Recipe Notes
- Make fresh cauliflower rice by running raw cauliflower through a food processor, stems included, or buy prepared cauliflower rice.
- If time allows, let chili cook even longer to become more flavorful.
- Perfect for large groups or meal prep - make a big batch and freeze in individual portions.
