Paleo Lean Beef Chili Con Carne
This hearty and flavorful Paleo Lean Beef Chili Con Carne is a nutrient-packed twist on the classic comfort dish, perfect for those embracing a paleo lifestyle or simply looking for a healthier dinner option. Featuring lean ground beef (preferably grass-fed) and an assortment of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and celery, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between rich taste and wholesome nutrition. Seasoned with earthy spices like chili powder, cumin, and oregano, and simmered with crushed tomatoes and beef broth, this chili offers a depth of flavor that will warm you from the inside out. With no beans or dairy, it's both paleo-friendly and gluten-free, ready in just over an hour, and ideal for meal prep or a cozy family meal. Serve it steaming hot for a satisfying bowl of healthy indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (preferably grass-fed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers, carrot, and celery, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine.
Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, sea salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld together.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your Paleo Lean Beef Chili Con Carne!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.9 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 929 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1284 mg | 27% | |
*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.
