Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb grass fed ground beef
- 1/2 lb organic ground pork or turkey, or all beef if preferred
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil to brown the meat
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 large green pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt adjust to taste, plus some to sprinkle on meat
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes not drained, no salt added
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish if desired
Instructions
Stovetop directions:
- Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat and add coconut oil. Add the beef and pork, breaking up clumps to evenly brown. Once 2/3 done, drain fat (leave a bit) and add onions and peppers. Stir and continue to cook 2 minutes or until beef is browned and onions and pepper start to soften. Do not drain any more fat. Add garlic, stir, and cook another minute.
- Lower the heat and add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, pumpkin, 1/2 tsp salt and all spices. Stir to combine well, then raise heat to bring to a boil. Once bubbling, lower heat to a slow simmer, cover, and allow to simmer for at least 15 minutes (and up to 45) to thicken and combine flavors. The flavor will only get better the longer this chili simmers, which makes it great for leftovers too.
- Garnish with cilantro and avocado if desired and serve.
Slow cook directions:
- Brown the beef and cook the onions, peppers and garlic as directed, then transfer to your slow cooker and add remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 4 hours.
Calories: 218
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 15g
Original recipe from Paleo Running Momma can be found here!
