Easy Chili Con Carne (Paleo, Whole30)

Chili con carne served in a bowl with spoon

3 from 1 vote

If you are looking for the best beanless chili recipe that's thick and packed with flavor, you will love this Whole30 and paleo chili con carne. Easy to make and so delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: beanless chili, best beanless chili recipe, paleo beanless chili recipe, paleo beef chili, paleo chili, quick and easy beanless chili recipe, whole30 beef chili

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp paprika
4 slices bacon
1/2 onion chopped
1 red or green bell pepper chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups bone broth or beef broth
14 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 cup diced potatoes or sweet potatoes
2 tbsp lime juice
Sea salt to taste

Optional Garnish

Jalapeño slices
Sour cream or dairy free yogurt, for paleo or Whole30
Avocado chunks
Lime slices
Chopped red onion
Cotijo crumbles or shredded cheddar if not dairy free

Instructions

In a bowl, combine ground beef, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika. Set aside.
Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and cook the bacon until browned and crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate then crumble, once cool enough to handle.
Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan, and increase the heat to medium high.
Add onion and red bell pepper to the Dutch oven, and cook stirring for 5 minutes until tender.
Stir in garlic and tomato paste for 1 minute, then add in the ground beef and spice mixture. Cook breaking up the beef until it's mostly browned, about 7 minutes.
Add in broth, diced tomatoes, potatoes, and lime juice. Once the mixture starts to boil, lower the heat to medium low to simmer.
Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the chili has reduced and thickened to your liking.
Salt to taste then serve hot, topped with bacon and optional garnishes.

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