Saturday, October 3, 2015

BEAN-FREE CHILI

 Meal Menu Idea:
Beanless Chili
Carrot Sticks
Paleo Ranch Dip 
(see Paleo Ranch Dip/Dressing recipe)
Photo credit: thenerdychef.com
BEAN-FREE CHILI
Paleo / Whole 30 compliant




2 lbs. grass-fed ground beef
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 Tbs. coconut oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled & minced
2 (28oz) cans organic, whole, peeled tomatoes
1 (6oz) can organic tomato paste
1 small can diced chilies or sliced (mild/tamed) jalapeño peppers (about 1/2 cup)
1 (1.25 oz) package 'Chilli Man' seasoning mix or
1 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Sriracha or favorite hot sauce - served on the side for added heat!

* In a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet, sauté onions and peppers in coconut oil for 3 minutes over medium high heat.
* Add ground beef to the peppers and onions.  Continue to cook until meat is browned.  Add garlic at the end of the browning; stir until fragrant then remove pan from heat.
* Drain any excess fat from the pan.
* Transfer ground beef mixture to a large crock pot.
* In a blender, add tomatoes, tomato paste and chilies (or jalapeños), pulse briefly to chop but do not puree.
* Transfer tomato mixture to crock pot. 
* Add seasonings and stir until blended. 
* Cover & set crockpot on LOW for at least 4 hours.
 ** Refrigerate leftovers in a covered glass Ball jar or container.  

Recipe: w.lynne
Taste.  Enjoy.  Pass it on!