Just Plain Ol' Chili

Just Plain Ol' Chili

This recipe for chili made without beans is a paleo-friendly version of the classic dish.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 45 mins
Total Time
3 hr
Calories
385 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ground beef; cook and stir until meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir green pepper in the hot oil until it starts to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in garlic, cumin, and chili powder, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 3
Mix cooked ground beef and tomatoes into green bell pepper mixture, breaking up tomatoes with a spatula. Add 4 cups of water or enough to cover the ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer at least 2 hours to blend flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups water
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste

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