Iron Chili

I made up this new recipe because I was concerned I wasn't getting enough iron, but also because several women in my life are struggling with low iron levels. It turned out so yummy it shouldn't even be healthy. 

Ingredients:

1 lb of ground sirloin

Red onion (only cuz I couldn't find a white one in the house)

Seasonings (I measure with my heart):

Salt

Pepper

Garlic

Crushed red pepper

Chili powder

28 oz can crushed tomatoes (the organic no salt from Kroger has iron!)

1 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes

Beef Broth (I just filled the crushed tomato can) 

2 - 15 oz cans of lentils (rinse off the yucky bean juice)

1 bag of fresh spinach

*Brown the ground sirloin with onions and 1st layer of seasoning.

*Add both kinds of tomatoes; season again. Bring to a boil. 

*Add lentils. Taste to check seasonings.

*Return to a boil.

*Add spinach by handfuls. 

*One last check for seasonings.

*Turn the heat down and simmer for 30 minutes.

*Serve over elbow macaroni (check the box to make sure the one you bought has some iron!)

I didn't even put toppings on mine, and it was delicious. However, I could see it working well with my normal chili toppings of cheese and even a little sour cream.