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Rich, Savory Primal Chili with Vegetables & Beef

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Primal Chili and some bread beside

There’s nothing like a warm bowl of chili on a cold winter night. This Primal Chili recipe combines lean ground beef with a variety of vegetables and spices for a nutritious, primal lifestyle friendly meal the whole family will love.

Try it with Fennel Slaw or Sweet Kohlrabi Slaw for a great contrast.

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Bowl of primal chili with avocado, olives, tomatoes, green onions

Rich, Savory Primal Chili with Vegetables & Beef

  • Author: Shannon Doleac, MS, CSCS, CF-L1
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Description

On a brisk Fall day or a snowy Winter night, this paleo chili recipe has become one of our go-to meals. Perfect by itself, or paired with a green salad or your favorite paleo “bread”.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp. coconut oil
  • 2 to 2 ½ lbs. ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 large carrots, chopped
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 small zucchini, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
  • 1 can (24 oz.) diced tomatoes
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • Optional toppings: green onions, avocado, tomato, black olives

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil to melt.
  2. Add onions, stir frequently, and cook until translucent (~ 5 mins). Add garlic and stir.
  3. Crumble the ground beef into the pot and mix with wooden spoon until well combined with onions and garlic. Cook until meat is no longer pink, stirring frequently (~ 7 mins).
  4. Add chopped carrots, celery, zucchini and peppers to the pot, stir to combine. Cook until veggies start to become tender (7 – 10 mins), stirring occasionally.
  5. Add spices and herbs to the pot, mixing well to bring out flavors (~ 1 min).6. Next, add the tomato paste. Again, stir until combined (~ 2 mins).
  6. Add diced tomatoes (with juice) and broth, stir and bring to just a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  7. Remove from heat, serve in soup bowls and
  8. top with diced green onions, diced avocado, chopped tomatoes and / or sliced black olives!!

Notes

This is a mild chili recipe. For more heat, up the chili powder, add jalapenos or top with hot sauce.

About Shannon Doleac

Hi, I’m Shannon and my mission is to help you and your family discover a life of wellness through food and healthy habits. As a Nutritionist, and founder of Primal Peak, I share current content, recipes, and programs to guide you towards vitality and peak performance.