Paleo Sweet Chili
Satisfy your cravings with this hearty and flavorful Paleo Sweet Chili, a perfect one-pot meal the whole family will love! Packed with wholesome ingredients like ground beef or turkey, vibrant bell peppers, zucchini, and a rich medley of spices, this chili is a paleo-friendly twist on a comfort food classic. Sweetened naturally with raw honey and seasoned with coconut aminos, smoked paprika, and chili powder, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory without any processed ingredients. Ready in just 50 minutes, this nutrient-dense dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor, and enjoy a healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free chili that doesn't skimp on taste! Perfect for anyone following a paleo or clean-eating lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or avocado oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (BPA-free can or jar)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil or avocado oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until it begins to soften.
Stir in the garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef or ground turkey to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, coconut aminos, raw honey, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine.
Mix in the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the chili simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the vegetables are tender.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 112.7 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.7 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4352 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.2 g | ||
| Protein | 85.1 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 4607 mg | 98% | |
*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.
