Melanie's Paleo Friendly Chili
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Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
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Serves: 6 servings
 
This recipe is flavorful without being too spicy. It is hearty and easy to put together. You can adjust the spice level up by adding red pepper flakes. I have onions, peppers chopped and frozen as well as the ground beef cooked and frozen, which makes any recipe go together much faster.
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. organic ground beef (I use Costco's)
  • 1 medium onion, diced (I like red or yellow)
  • 1½ cups diced bell peppers (I like to use three colors for visual interest)
  • 1 14.5 can organic diced tomatoes (I use Mur-Glen fire roasted)
  • 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies (I like mild)
  • 1 15 oz. can organic tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp. paprika (I sometimes use smoked paprika)
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp. onion powder
  • 2 tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp. healthy fat/oil of choice (I use avocado oil or nitrate free bacon drippings)
  • *additional optional suggestions: 1 tsp. cumin; red pepper flakes to your taste
Instructions
  1. Heat oil/fat in large skillet.
  2. Sauté onions and peppers until onions are translucent.
  3. Remove and set aside.
  4. Brown ground beef and drain. (If not already cooked)
  5. Return onions, peppers and beef to skillet.
  6. Add all spices and seasonings and stir to combine.
  7. Add cans of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and coconut aminos.
  8. Simmer to your personal taste preference.
Recipe by WellStone Gardens at http://wellstonegardens.com/melanies-paleo-friendly-chili/