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Paleo Chili

Savory Paleo Chili: Comfort in Every Hearty Bite

This Award-Winning Low-Carb Paleo Chili combines ground beef, sausage, and bacon for a delicious meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Paleo
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 1 pound Grass-Fed Ground Beef Use leaner beef (5% fat).
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Try spicy Italian for a kick.
  • 4 strips Bacon Use sugar-free for Whole30 compliance.
For the Base
  • 2 cans Diced Tomatoes 28 oz each.
  • 1 can Tomato Paste 6 oz.
  • 2 cups Beef Stock Consider bone broth for extra nutrients.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Chopped.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Seeded and chopped.
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
For the Spices
  • 1.5 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 0.75 tsp Cayenne Pepper Or to taste.

Equipment

  • Stock Pot
  • Frying pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large stock pot, heat over medium-high heat and add 1 pound of grass-fed ground beef and 1 pound of spicy Italian sausage. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula. Once browned, carefully drain excess grease and set the pot aside.
  2. In a separate frying pan, add 4 strips of sugar-free bacon over medium heat. Cook until crispy, around 5 minutes, then crumble the bacon into small pieces. Transfer the bacon to the stock pot with the browned meats, leaving the drippings behind for added flavor.
  3. In the same frying pan with bacon drippings, add 1 large chopped yellow onion and 1 chopped red bell pepper. Sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until onions become translucent and fragrant. Once cooked, transfer the mixture to the stock pot with the meats and bacon.
  4. In the stock pot, add 2 cans of diced tomatoes (28 oz each), 1 can of tomato paste (6 oz), and 2 cups of beef stock. Then, mix in all the spices: 1.5 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Cover the stock pot and reduce the heat to low. Allow the Paleo Chili to simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. After simmering, taste the chili and adjust the seasonings as needed. The final dish should be thick and hearty, serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, choose quality meats and allow the chili to simmer longer for deeper flavors.

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