Bacon & Beef Chili (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)
This bacon & beef chili is a hearty and filling take on chili! It's paleo, whole30, and can easily be made to be AIP-friendly.
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bacon chopped
- ½ onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- ½ cup sweet potato diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ tsp black pepper omit for AIP
- 1 tsp coconut sugar omit for whole30
- 2-3 tsp chili powder adjust to taste, omit and see notes for AIP
- 1 tsp cumin omit for AIP
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp dried cilantro
- 1 ½ cup fire-roasted crushed tomato sub nomato sauce for AIP
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 2 tsp coconut aminos
To serve:
- Diced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Using a large stockpot, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly crisp. Set aside, leaving about 2 tbsp worth of fat in the pot.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and saute until the onion is translucent. Add the carrots and sweet potato and saute for 6-8 minutes to lightly soften.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and break it up with a rubber spatula to crumble the beef. Season with salt, pepper, coconut sugar, cumin, oregano, cilantro, and chili powder and stir until the beef is browned.
- Pour in the tomato, broth, coconut aminos, and the cooked bacon. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the chili to a boil and reduce to a medium-low simmer. Simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the chili is reduced to your liking and the vegetables are soft.
- Serve topped with avocado, fresh cilantro, and juice from fresh lime wedges to taste.
Notes
If AIP and a spicier chili is desired, add about 1-2 tsp of ginger to taste in lieu of the chili powder and cumin.
All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 12.7gProtein: 33.1gFat: 20.4gFiber: 2.5g
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