Paleo Chilli Con Carne
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Paleo Chilli Con Carne, a wholesome and flavorful twist on the classic comfort food! Bursting with nutrient-packed ingredients like lean ground beef, colorful veggies, and a rich blend of spices, this paleo-friendly dish skips beans without compromising on taste. Slowly simmered to perfection, the recipe offers layers of smoky, spicy, and savory goodness, balanced by the freshness of chopped cilantro on top. Ready in just over an hour, this one-pot meal is ideal for meal prepping, weeknight dinners, or gatherings. Savor the rich, robust flavors of this paleo chili while sticking to clean eating principles—no grains, no dairy, just pure indulgence. Perfect for those seeking a gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free comfort food option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, red bell pepper, carrot, and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in the diced zucchini, canned tomatoes (with their juice), and beef broth.
Mix in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine the flavors.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens and the flavors meld together.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.2 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 289 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 4510 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.9 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 109.9 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 2884 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
