Ingredients

3 Tbsp Olive Oil

1/2 lb Ground Beef (sub buffalo or turkey)

Salt & Pepper

1 Onion, chopped

1 Tbsp Garlic, minced

2 Small Eggplants, cubed

1 Medium Zucchini, chopped

2 Carrots, chopped

1 Cup Mushrooms, quartered

1 Fresh or hot chili, minced

1 Tsp Ground Cumin

1 Tsp Oregano

1 Cup Canned Tomatoes, seeded and chopped

4 Cups Kidney Beans (liquid reserved)

Vegetable Stock, as needed, about 2 Cups

Fresh Cilantro (garnish)

Preparation

Heat oil over medium, add meat, salt, pepper, cook until browned. Remove from heat, drain all but three tbsp fat.

Heat med-high, add onions and garlic. Cook about one minute.

Add veggies, cook about 10 minutes until caramelized (drying out).

Add seasoning, stir. Add tomatoes and beans, with enough liquid to submerge all (use stock as needed).

Bring to a boil, cook about 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.