Beef · 30 min
Hawaiian Beef & Pineapple Chili with Spinach & Avocado
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 655 kcal / serving
A hearty chili with beef and pineapple folded with spinach and avocado for brightness. The mix stays cozy yet fresh—great for weeknights when you want something satisfying without long prep.
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Ingredients
- 1avocado
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ¾ lblean ground beef
- ½ smallpineapple
- ½ mediumred onion
- avocados
- pineapples
- red onions
From the pantry: black pepper, chili powder, cumin, ground, salt
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · stirring spoon
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Produce
- 1avocado
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½ smallpineapple
- ½ mediumred onion
- avocados
- pineapples
- red onions
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lblean ground beef
Pantry & dry goods
- 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| baby spinach | ½ (5 oz) pkg | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (5 oz) pkgs |
| diced tomatoes | 1 (14.5 oz) can | 2 (14.5 oz) cans | 3 (14.5 oz) cans |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| lean ground beef | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| pineapple | ½ small | 1 small | |
| red onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| pineapples | 1 ½ small |
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Directions
- Wash and dry the produce and set the spinach aside if it isn’t pre-washed.
- Peel and finely dice the red onion and place it in a small bowl.
- Peel and mince the garlic; add it to the bowl with the onion.
- Cut the pineapple, remove the core, and chop the flesh into bite-sized pieces; transfer to a medium bowl.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and ground beef; cook, breaking the beef into small pieces, until browned and the onion is tender, about 3–5 minutes.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper over the meat; stir for about 15–30 seconds to wake the spices.
- Pour in almost all the pineapple and the diced tomatoes; stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes; add the avocado and spinach near the end, and cook until the greens wilt.
- Divide the chili into bowls and garnish with the remaining pineapple and avocado chunks.
Two tips
- Prep the avocado and pineapple ahead of time and store in separate containers for quick assembly.
- For serving, try placing a few avocado chunks on top and pairing the chili with a side of warm tortillas or crusty bread.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 655 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 38 g
- Fat
- 42 g
- Fiber
- 15 g
- Sodium
- 172 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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