Paleo Chili | the Original All Meat & Veggie Chili

Paleo Chili | the Original All Meat & Veggie Chili

from laurafuentes.com
40 min

This paleo chili recipe is even better than the traditional kind. It's hearty, filling and full of delicous flavor from veggies & meat.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onion (diced, about 1 large onion)
  • 1/2 cup celery (chopped, about 1 stalk)
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots (peeled and diced, about 4 medium carrots)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 cups zucchinis (diced, about 2-3 medium zucchinis)
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes

Directions

  1. 1

    In your seasoned skillet or 5-6 quart large cast iron pot, brown beef and garlic. Cook over medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked and browned. Drain off excess fat, set aside.

  2. 2

    Add oil, onions, celery, carrots, and seasonings to the skillet and cook until translucent over medium-high heat, about 5-7 minutes. Once onions are golden and veggies are midway cooked, add zucchini and cook for 2 minutes, making sure you stir everything well.

  3. 3

    Add cooked beef, tomato puree/sauce, and tomatoes into the pot and stir well. Bring everything to a boil, stirring frequently, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Check on the amazing mixture every so often and stir. Serve immediately.