Description
Paleo Chili: A hearty, bean-free chili packed with protein and deeply flavorful spices. Slow-simmered to perfection, this Halal-friendly Paleo dish delivers ultimate comfort without beans, gluten, dairy, or grains, yielding 10 delicious servings — perfect for meal prep and cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (halal)
- 1 lb halal beef or turkey sausage, casings removed
- 4 slices halal turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth (halal)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, avocado, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until lightly crisp.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Add ground beef and sausage, cooking until browned and broken apart.
- Stir in bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar during the last 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- Bean-free paleo chili that’s gluten-free and dairy-free.
- For a milder version, reduce or omit cayenne; for extra heat, increase cayenne.
- Leftovers taste even better after resting; refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serve with toppings like chopped green onions, avocado, or cilantro.
- Halal-compliant: ensure all meats are certified halal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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