Description

This Paleo Chili is a hearty and comforting dish made with grass-fed ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, and crispy bacon. Packed with flavorful diced tomatoes, rich beef stock, and a blend of aromatic spices, it simmers slowly to develop a deep, satisfying taste. This recipe is Whole30 compliant and perfect for those seeking a nutritious, paleo-friendly chili without beans.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat

2 pounds grass-fed ground beef (lean with 5% fat)
1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (Spicy Italian recommended)
½ pound bacon, sugar-free

Vegetables & Canned Goods

2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Liquids

2 cups beef stock (homemade, compliant brand, or bone broth)

Spices & Seasonings

1 tablespoon minced garlic
1½ tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Brown the Meat: Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage into the hot pot, cooking until evenly browned. Drain off any excess grease to keep the chili lean.
Cook the Bacon and Vegetables: In a separate pan, cook the sugar-free bacon until crispy, then crumble it. Using the bacon drippings, sauté the chopped yellow onion and red bell pepper for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent. Add the cooked vegetables and crumbled bacon back into the stock pot with the browned meats.
Add Tomatoes, Stock, and Spices: To the stock pot, add diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, and beef stock. Season the chili with minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Simmer the Chili: Cover the stock pot and reduce heat to low. Let the chili simmer gently for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to blend flavors deeply.
Adjust Seasoning and Serve: After simmering, taste the chili and adjust salt, pepper, or other spices as needed. The longer the chili simmers, the richer the flavors become. Remove from heat and serve hot, optionally garnished with additional onions, crumbled bacon, or your favorite chili toppings. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat the next day for even better flavor.

Notes

Use sugar-free bacon to maintain Whole30 compliance and paleo standards.
Simmering the chili longer than 2 hours enhances flavor depth and tenderness.
For richer flavor, use homemade bone broth instead of store-bought beef stock.
Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
This chili contains no beans to keep it paleo-friendly.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Paleo chili, Whole30 chili, beef chili, grain-free chili, dairy-free chili, spicy chili, healthy chili