Monday, April 16, 2012

Paleo Chili

Paleo Chili

Do you like beans in your chili? If you're like my husband, you don't. It's plain and simple; beanless chili means the entire pot gone in 2 days. Chili with beans lasts a lifetime around here. AHH! In order to make my husband's tummy satisfied for quick lunches during the week, he asks me to make this chili recipe along with my paleo chicken "noodle" soup.
My prep time is like 2.2 seconds and the cook time is about 1 hour from start to finish. Your standing-around time may be 8-10 minutes. Not too bad for a quick, one-pot meal, huh?
Adapted recipe from The Clothes Make the Girl.
Ingredients:
2Tbsp cooking oil (I chose coconut oil or olive oil)
2lbs. ground beef (or ground meat of choice)
2Tbsp chili powder
2Tbsp cumin
1tsp oregano
1tsp allspice
1tsp salt
1 large white onion diced
4oz. tomato paste
28oz. crushed tomatoes
1cup water or enough liquid to cover the meat/sauce


Directions:
In a large pot, add hamburger meat and onions and cook through. Once thoroughly cooked, add the spice mixture and stir until combined. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 1-2 hours. I usually simmer 1 hour and it tastes great. (I can't wait too long when good food is cooking.)
Do not drain the liquid that's produced when the meal/onions cook. It's keeps the healthy fat in the dish and adds great flavor. Promise!
Spice Mixture
Give this recipe a try.. I promise, if you like beans, you won't miss them here and if you hate beans .. your tummy will thank you!


Eat and enjoy!

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  1. BridgetMay 6, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Thanks for this recipe! I have a hard time finding simple (not too much time in the kitchen) recipes that my whole family (paleo me, omnivore husband, one picky,definitely non-paleo teenage son and one sort-of-interested-in-health-and-paleo teenage son. It's hard to find something that everyone is happy or at least willing to eat, but this is the first time in a while we've had raves all around!

    Bridget

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    1. Easy PeasyMay 6, 2012 at 7:55 PM

      Hi Bridget,

      Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing if others have tried the recipes and get their opinions on it.

      I made this one day and my girlfriend came over and I offered her a bowl. She went home and made it for her husband and kids and it was a huge hit.

      I make this chili once or twice a week and usually eat it for lunch since it's quick and easy then I actually cook dinner for the week.

      I'm all about quick and flavorful meals and this one is great.

      Glad everyone liked it! Hopefully you can your son into the paleo lifestyle a little more. If you give him excellent food choices, he'll gravitate towards it!

      Thanks again!
      Angela

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  2. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    ..and I have your recipe open right now in Seattle. ran out to the store to buy the organic spices needed - making now
    -nomnomnom

    thank you for posting this.

    jean

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    1. Easy PeasyMay 24, 2012 at 9:15 AM

      Hi Jean!

      Please let me know what you thought of this recipe. It's so simple and delicious. I left out the tomato paste and it works great without it.

      Seattle, huh? I lived there when I was little.. It was rainy a lot and you could smell "The armoa of Tacoma"

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  3. Heather ChanslerJuly 24, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Is this spicy with that amount of chili powder? My husband is a spicy-ness wuss.

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    1. Easy PeasyJuly 25, 2012 at 7:37 AM

      Hi Heather,

      Nope. Not too spicey at all. I use chili powder on a lot of recipes that I feed my kids and they like it and don't complain. I think the idea that chili powder is spicey is because most of the chili we eat is super spicey, probably from the peppers added in.
      To me, chili powder is most salty than anything so be careful with the amount of salt you add at first. You can always add more salt but you can't take it out!
      Angela

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  4. yococomoAugust 20, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Thanks for this easy recipe... I'm making it as we speak! I love cumin but it never would have occurred to me to add it to chili. It still needs to simmer for a couple of hours, but the first initial taste after adding all the ingredients proved to be very yummy! Any idea how many servings (assuming maybe 1 cup for each serving) this makes? I can always measure it out, but was just curious. Thanks!

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    1. Easy PeasyAugust 27, 2012 at 3:13 PM

      I honestly don't know how much this one recipe makes but I would assume about 6-8cups depending on how much liquid you add to it.
      I usually cook 2-4lbs. of beef and make chili from 2lbs. of it and use the remaining beef for taco meat.
      Hope you liked it!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 25, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    i'm not a fan of cumin and even though i only mixed in 1 tbsp.. i could still taste it DX it's pretty good though :)

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    1. Easy PeasyAugust 27, 2012 at 3:11 PM

      I know a lot of people don't like the taste of cumin. You could leave that out next time and replace that with more chili seasoning and allspice. I leave out the allspice (it's not good to my tummy somehow) and I don't miss it at all.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Hi Angela,

    What is allspice and do where do you think I can find it?

    Thanks!!!
    Ben

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    1. AngelaSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      Allspice can be found in the spice section at your grocery store and is a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Its used in sweet and savory dishes.
      hope this helps!
      Angela

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    2. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:36 PM

      Allspice isn't a mix, it's a dried fruit:

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allspice

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks Angela!

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  8. SimonSeptember 21, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    I made this last night with some ostrich mince and is was delicious. I added a few fresh chillis and some coriander as well to give it a bit more zing.

    Delicious, thank you!

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    1. Easy PeasySeptember 21, 2012 at 10:18 AM

      I've had ostrich jerky which is awesome but haven't tried it any other way. I bet it's pretty awesome!

      I'm glad you liked it. I have a ton of peppers growing so next time, I'm going to add those in as well.

      Thanks Simon :)
      Angela

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Trying this as we speak! We have moose meat and I am tired of moose burgers! My husband is from the south and he hates beans in chili. He will be the judge, it smells great though! Thanks for the recipe!

    Michelle

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    1. Easy PeasySeptember 27, 2012 at 7:09 PM

      Let me know how you like this recipe!

      I love the smell of chili cooking. It's so delicious and warm!!

      I've only stepped outside the comfort zone and eat deer but haven't ever tried moose. If I'm ever offered it, I will give it a go!

      Ps, my husband hates beans and he's from MI! :)

      -Angela

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    For the crushed tomatoes, did you used canned?

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    1. Easy PeasySeptember 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM

      Yes, I did. You can use fresh ones if that's what you have. Just pulse in the food processor or squish them in your hands :)

      28oz. is 3.5 cups in case you needed that info. You can use any type of tomato that you like. I just hate chunky style.

      Angela

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  11. Chere StolpOctober 29, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    We just had this tonight for dinner and it was a hit...even with my kids. I made the paleo cheddar bay biscuits to go with it. I do believe I have found my new winter food. The only thing I did different was add a can of chili seasoned diced tomatoes and for the water I used half water half broth. I'm hooked!

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    1. Angela SchraderOctober 30, 2012 at 9:53 PM

      Chere,

      That is great to hear and those biscuits sound amazing. I think I need to google it and find/make the recipe. Yummy!

      So glad you liked it! I buy 4lbs. ground beef at The Butcher Shoppe (off Fairfield) and make a huge batch. I freeze half and then the hubby and I eat the other half. So delish!

      Thanks for posting!
      Angela

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  12. Cyndi MulliganNovember 6, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    This was absolutely DELISH!! I can tell that it's going to be a weekly staple. Loved the spice mix, but did add some green chilis. Think I might add a smidge more heat in the future. WONDERFUL recipe and appreciate it so much--thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

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    1. Angela SchraderNovember 19, 2012 at 2:18 PM

      Hi Cyndi,

      So glad you like it. I've made this tons of times and keep adding more and more heat to it as well and it never ever fails.

      Thanks for the nice comment!
      Angela

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  13. Tom ThreshNovember 11, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    I made this tonight. I will be my go to chili now.

    Thanks.

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    1. Angela SchraderNovember 19, 2012 at 2:18 PM

      Hi Tom,

      So glad to hear you like this recipe. Thanks for the nice comment!

      Angela

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  14. SherryNovember 16, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    This recipe is PERFECT.

    I've made it twice so far - once for Football Sunday and once for an office potluck lunch.
    I get rave reviews and it tastes so good!

    I'm planning on making it again tonight and thought that I would leave you a note about how much I ♥ your recipe.

    P.S. This recipe is ideal for potlucks. I placed my finished chili in a slow cooker on low and it kept for all afternoon.

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    1. Angela SchraderNovember 19, 2012 at 2:11 PM

      Hi Sherry,

      So glad you like the recipe. It is very delicious. I make a ton and usually alwasy freeze half of it right away.

      Great suggestion about putting it in a slow cooker. I love my slow cooker!

      Thanks for the positive feedback!
      Angela

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  15. AnonymousDecember 6, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    I made this on Sunday night and have been eating it for lunch with half an avocado each day. I love it. I left out the tomato paste and added a tsp. of cinnamon and a tsp. of chipotle pepper spice. I will absolutely make this again. Thanks!

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    1. Angela SchraderDecember 14, 2012 at 2:06 PM

      Awesome. So glad you liked it! I always tweak recipes to what I think I'd like and I'm certainly glad you did!

      I never add tomato paste anymore :)

      Angela

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  16. AnonymousDecember 11, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Wonder if I could use salsa instead of the crushed tomatoes?

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    1. Angela SchraderDecember 14, 2012 at 2:05 PM

      Salsa would give it a different taste and might be pretty yummy. It's going to lack some tomato flavor so add a tbsp or two of tomato paste.
      Good luck!
      Angela

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  17. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I don't like crushed tomatoes, what can I use instead? Tomato soup, tomato paste, or tomato sauce perhaps? I would like to try this, the picture makes it look delicious!

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    1. Angela SchraderDecember 14, 2012 at 2:04 PM

      Hello

      Try using tomato sauce. The soup would have too many 'extras' in ingredients and the tomato paste is way too concentrated.

      Enjoy!
      Angela

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    2. AnonymousDecember 17, 2012 at 1:50 AM

      Thanks, next time I go to the store I will get what I don't have and give this recipe a try. By the way, has anyone ever tried to make their own version of Taco Bell's Chili cheese burritos? It's my main reason for trying to find a chili recipe.

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    3. Angela SchraderDecember 18, 2012 at 9:27 PM

      I couldn't tell you the last time I stepped foot into a Taco Bell.

      I do make "taco" beef with chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano and a little salt. I also add onion and green bell pepper.

      Good luck with your Taco Bell chili quest!

      Angela

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  18. Stacey WallingFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    I'm excited to try this. It's simmering right now! I'm one a detox that limits what I can eat. I tried Jason's Deli texas chili and it was amazing. I'm hoping this is similar. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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  19. IraBraceloffSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Seeing on the pictures i feel Spicy, yummy and tasty. Would definitely trying it out to taste the real recipe. Thanks for sharing

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Great recipe Angela, thanks for sharing. My wife and son recently started on the Paleo diet and it is very difficult to find a variety throughout the week. The chili is delicious, I was quite surprised. The nice thing about this recipe is that one can use this as the base for whatever creative additions they think up. I substituted salt with garlic salt, added a bit of onion powder, diced some garlic, and added chopped celery to chunk it up. Thanks again:)

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  21. AnonymousApril 10, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Is there a way to turn this into the sweeter cincinnati style chili that you recommend?

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  22. Kimberly TriplettSeptember 23, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    I make this often. It's easy. I add turmeric and cayenne sometimes.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    is the oregano dried or powder?

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    1. Erica HoffmanJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      I've used dried flakes and it comes out great :)

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  24. Erica HoffmanJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Angela, thank you so much for posting this chili recipe. It has been perfect for a cold winter night, a hungry hubby, and for serving to guests. Everyone has really liked it! I just wanted to share some information on this in case you or any readers would like the macronutrient breakdown for this recipe, and in case any readers want to use a leaner beef or ground turkey. I hope you don't mind! :D Sharing is caring, right?

    Assuming 4 oz. = 1 serving of beef (112g) plus the rest of the contents of the recipe:

    85/15 Ground Beef:
    Calories 339
    Carbs: (24%)
    Protein:(31%)
    Fat: (45%)

    93/7 Ground Beef:
    Calories 266
    Carbs: 30%
    Protein: 43%
    Fat: 27%

    94/6 Lean Ground Turkey
    Calories 261
    Carbs: 31%
    Protein: 45%
    Fat: 24%

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    This is my go to chili recipe. I have made it again and again and it always disappears quickly. I have shared it many times as well. Sometimes I add beans (the hubs wants them) and sometimes I leave them out. It’s delicious either way! Thank you for sharing!

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