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Paleo Chili (Whole30 + Keto)

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This Paleo Low-Carb Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved, and Keto-friendly take on my award-winning best chili recipe! Made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices, it's so hearty and flavorful.
This Paleo Low-Carb Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved, and Keto-friendly take on my award-winning best chili recipe! Made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices, it's so hearty and flavorful.

This Low-Carb Paleo Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved, and Keto-friendly take on my award-winning best chili recipe! This hearty keto chili made with ground beef, sausage & bacon is so hearty and flavorful.

This Paleo Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved take on my award winning best chili recipe! It’s a hearty, flavorful chili made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices.

Since I updated my best chili recipe back in October with new, beautiful photos that show off how delicious it is, so many of you have been LOVING it. I knew that the recipe was a winner. But it was always overlooked, lurking in the back of my archives with less-than-impressive photos.

After it got a new look, it went NUTS on Pinterest. After only 3 months of being updated, it became my second most-viewed recipe of 2016. Of course, with all those people looking at it, a bunch of you made it too.

This Paleo Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved take on my award winning best chili recipe! It’s a hearty, flavorful chili made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices.

I’ve been inundated with messages from folks telling me that it’s the best chili they ever made. One reader, Jessica, brought it to her church chili cook-off, not even intending to compete with the folks who have been entering chili cook-offs for years…and she WON.

After I got that message, I knew the recipe was a winner, not just with me. After that, a whole bunch of other people also told me they won their chili cook-offs, converted their chili-despising kids and husbands, and found a new favorite chili recipe. Nothing flatters me more, guys.

This Paleo Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved take on my award winning best chili recipe! It’s a hearty, flavorful chili made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices.

So, when the Super Bowl was coming up, I was jonesing for a big bowl of my favorite chili. But…I was still in the midst of my Whole30, so no beans allowed. I also scoped out the chili powder in my cabinet and found a whole bunch of weird, unnecessary stuff in there.

So I got to work, and adapted my favorite chili recipe to be Paleo + Whole30 approved! It wasn’t too difficult and the result is nothing short of fabulous. My dad even said it’s BETTER than the original when he tasted it!

This Paleo Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved take on my award winning best chili recipe! It’s a hearty, flavorful chili made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices.

Let’s make my BEST chili recipe Paleo, Whole30 + Keto-friendly!

The main change was ditching the chili powder and still getting all the flavor. The spices list may look a little intimidating, but the combination of all those spices makes for an incredibly flavorful chili.

It also allows you to control the heat yourself, by using cayenne powder. I’m a bit of a spice wimp, so I didn’t use too much. However, if you like it hot, add as much as you can handle!

This Paleo Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved take on my award winning best chili recipe! It’s a hearty, flavorful chili made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices.

To lower the carb count and make this recipe paleo + Whole30-approved, we ditch the beans. You won’t be missing them between the bacon, the spices, and ALL the flavor packed into this paleo chili. However, if you’re craving more bulk, some sweet potatoes and/or carrots would be great in here too. We loved it as is.

Can you make this chili in the slow cooker?

Yes! I do make this recipe on the stovetop because then I don’t have to dirty any more pans after browning all the meats. However, if you’d prefer, many people have told me they’ve made it successfully in a slow cooker. If you’d like to do that, follow the first two steps as written. Then, add everything into the slow cooker to cook on low for at least four hours.

This Paleo Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved take on my award winning best chili recipe! It’s a hearty, flavorful chili made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices.

This makes a pretty big batch, so it’s perfect to do some meal prepping, especially if you’re on Whole30. This keto chili just gets better after a day or two in the fridge. The flavors meld together so well!

And when you’re serving, make sure you have some bacon to sprinkle over the top :D enjoy!

If you try it and love it, please leave a star rating and a comment down below — hearing from you is my favorite thing! Please tag me when you share your creation on social media @bakeritablog and #bakerita. I can’t wait to see your version!

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This Paleo Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved take on my award winning best chili recipe! It’s a hearty, flavorful chili made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices.

Paleo Chili


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5 from 29 reviews

  • Author: Rachel Conners
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 120 minutes
  • Total Time: 140 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef, I used leaner beef with 5% fat
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed, I used Spicy Italian from Trader Joe’s
  • ½ pound bacon, ensure it’s sugar-free to stay Whole30 compliant
  • 2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups beef stock, homemade or compliant brand, use bone broth for an even richer taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1½ tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground chuck and sausage into the hot pan, and cook until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. In a different pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Crumble and add to stock pot. Cook the chopped onion and pepper in the bacon drippings for about 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add to the stock pot.
  3. To the stock pot, add in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock. Season with garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir to blend, then cover and simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. After 2 hours, taste, and adjust salt, pepper, and other spices if necessary. The longer the chili simmers, the better it will taste.
  5. Remove from heat and serve, or refrigerate, and serve the next day. Serve with onions and crumbled bacon or whatever chili toppings you prefer!

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This Paleo Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved take on my award winning best chili recipe! It’s a hearty, flavorful chili made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices.
This Paleo Low-Carb Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved, and Keto-friendly take on my award-winning best chili recipe! Made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices, it's so hearty and flavorful.This Paleo Low-Carb Chili is a bean-free, Whole30-approved, and Keto-friendly take on my award-winning best chili recipe! Made with ground beef, sausage, bacon and a wonderful blend of spices, it's so hearty and flavorful.
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  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    February 15, 2017 at 4:24 am

    Chili is one of my top three favorite comfort foods. You just can’t beat a bowl of deliciousness like this! Your version sounds just perfect, Rachel!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 15, 2017 at 6:27 am

      Chili is one of my favorites, too! Thanks Gayle.

      Reply
    • Kathie says

      March 14, 2020 at 11:16 am

      I have made this recipe for family and friends at least 7 times. I have followed the recipe to a tee. After the first time lever tone fell in love with it, I now have to double it every time I make it. This is the best chili I have ever made or tasted. Thank you for sharing! Good job!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Rachel says

        March 16, 2020 at 10:03 am

        This makes me so happy to hear, Kathie! Thanks so much for the feedback :D

        Reply
    • Laura Bates says

      January 3, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      Hello – can we do this recipe in a crockpot? Using the stock and less tomato sauce ?

      Reply
      • Bakerita | Rachel Conners says

        January 3, 2021 at 9:03 pm

        Hi Laura, yes you can make it in a crockpot, just make sure to brown the meat before you combine it with the rest of the ingredients in the crockpot.

        Reply
  2. Melanie @ Gather for Bread says

    February 15, 2017 at 7:33 am

    Looks so dang good!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 15, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Thanks so much Melanie!

      Reply
  3. Monica says

    February 15, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    Girl, yes yes yes. You make yucky looking things LOOK AMAZING… I want a bowl or ten!

    Reply
  4. Jessica @ Citrus Blossom Bliss says

    February 15, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    You had me at NO BEANS! I was never a big bean fan so all of my chilis have zero beans in them :) I love how many meats are in this chili and I can practically taste it through my screen it looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 15, 2017 at 7:40 pm

      Thanks so much Jessica! Sounds like you’d definitely be a fan of this chili :)

      Reply
  5. mira says

    February 15, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    Love chili and this one is loaded with wonderful ingredients! Love that there are no beans in it! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  6. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    February 15, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    That looks so warming and delicious!

    Reply
  7. David says

    February 16, 2017 at 4:37 am

    So how funny is this one? I’ve been looking for a good, solid chili recipe lately…and then I stumble over here to find your latest post is this amazing chili? Fate strikes again! We’re not doing the Whole 30 thing, so I’ll probably go make and make your original version…but that’s not to see this paleo chili isn’t amazing! (And I just used 2 negatives in a sentence. My high school English teacher would slap my wrist with a ruler for that one.) Can’t wait to shove my face in this pot of chili, Rachel!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 16, 2017 at 7:19 am

      Hahah you’re definitely going to love the original, David!! It’s a major favorite, and probably will be my go-to when I’m not serving paleo/non-bean-liking people :) they’re both so delicious, though!

      Reply
  8. doublebatchblog says

    February 16, 2017 at 5:35 am

    Wow, this looks so yummy! I love meaty chili recipes. I am interested in trying it on hotdogs.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 16, 2017 at 7:17 am

      That sounds amazing!!

      Reply
  9. Kelly says

    February 16, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    This is seriously the prettiest chili!! I really LOVE that it’s paleo and whole 30 friendly too! We’ve been sick on and off all month and a big bowl of chili sounds perfect right now!

    Reply
  10. Monica Baker says

    February 18, 2017 at 3:16 am

    I’m planning on starting Keto, I was wondering if you have the net carbs for this? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 19, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      Hi Monica! I’m not sure how net carbs are calculated but I just updated the recipe to include nutritional info. Hope this helps you out!

      Reply
      • Michael says

        January 25, 2019 at 9:06 am

        To calculate Net carbs, you would have had to indicate how much fiber there is per serving, then subtract the grams of fiber from the grams of Carbs to determine what that is.

        Reply
  11. Patrice Jones says

    April 26, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    My family and I are new converts to the LCHF (low carb, high fat) way of life which is what led me on a search for a (good) chili recipe with no beans. To quote my 12-year-old “NO! BEANS!?! No respectful Texan would ever suggest such a thing!!!” You’ll be happy to know that I proved her wrong! Well, actually, you did. I used my 8.5 Qt cast iron dutch oven to brown the meat and cook the chili, and we used only 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper, but everything else was by the recipe we found here. Thank you for giving us back one of our favorites. I’ll make triple the recipe next time so I can freeze some single servings for ‘leftover night.’ Thanks, Rachel!!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      April 26, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      I’m so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the chili recipe, Patrice, and managed to prove your family wrong! :) Thanks so much for your feedback, and I hope you enjoy the recipe many times to come.

      Reply
  12. Nicole says

    May 1, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    This recipe is REALLY good! I had to adapt it a bit as I didn’t have all the ingredients in my kitchen. I swapped the grass fed ground beef for ground turkey and since I changed to turkey I used chicken stock instead of beef. Lastly, I didn’t have enough cumin so I added a tiny bit of chipotle in adobo. We topped our chili with the bacon bits and diced avocado. My family loved it! Thanks again.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 1, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      So happy to hear it was a success, and love the switch up to turkey. That sounds delicious! Thanks for your feedback, Nicole.

      Reply
  13. Dane says

    September 19, 2017 at 6:04 am

    Can this be done in a crockpot instead? What changes? Should I still brown the meat before putting it in the crockpot?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      September 19, 2017 at 9:56 am

      Hi Dane, you can certainly make it in the crockpot, I would definitely brown the meat first though. You could cook it on high for about 4 hours, or on low for 6-8. Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Erica says

    September 20, 2017 at 10:44 am

    Hi.. we don’t eat pork products.. do you think your recipe would still taste good with just the ground beef or should I add chicken or turkey sausage in there for more flavor? Thank you :)

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      September 20, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Hi Erica, I’ve done it with Italian chicken sausage and it was super delicious, so that would definitely work, but you could also just use the ground beef. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Vicki says

        January 16, 2018 at 9:20 pm

        Erica, I made the chili tonight with Italian Chicken Sausage (Trader Joe’s), 1 lb grass-fed ground beef, 1 lb ground turkey, and 1/2 lb turkey bacon. It was delicious! Best chili I’ve ever made. Since I used so many poultry products, I added Worcestershire Sauce and Coconut Aminos to intensify the flavor. The pork would definitely give it a richer flavor, but you will not miss it if you make it with mostly poultry products.

        Reply
        • Vicki says

          January 16, 2018 at 9:23 pm

          One more thing I added was Smoked Paprika to give it a bit more umami flavor that would come from the pork products.

          Reply
        • Rachel says

          January 17, 2018 at 7:29 am

          Thanks for leaving for helpful feedback for future chili makers, Vicki!

          Reply
  15. MamabyFaith says

    September 21, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    Looks great and I look forward to trying it. I was just confused about not being able to use chili powder…

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      September 22, 2017 at 9:42 am

      Hi there, chili powder usually has non-paleo additives so this recipe uses the spices commonly found in chili powder separately to get the flavors without the weird additives. Hope this makes sense!

      Reply
  16. Elise says

    October 5, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    I have this recipe simmering on the stove right now – 1 more hour to go and I can finally eat it, it smells SOO good!!
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      October 5, 2017 at 5:47 pm

      I hope you love it, Elise!!!

      Reply
  17. Patti Moore says

    October 6, 2017 at 10:57 am

    Is that two 28 ounce cans of tomatoes? Or two 14 ounces cans for a total of 28 ounces?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      October 6, 2017 at 11:54 am

      Hi Patti, it’s two 28 oz. cans!

      Reply
  18. Bambi says

    October 23, 2017 at 10:52 am

    The directions mention adjusting chili powder to taste, if necessary, however I don’t see chili powder listed in the ingredients. I’ve never made a chili recipe without it, so I wanted to know if it should be in the ingredient list? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      October 23, 2017 at 11:52 am

      Hi Bambi, whoops – that’s a miswrite on my part. This recipe doesn’t have chili powder in it, because many times chili powder is a blend of spices that includes sugar and other weird chemicals/not spices. Instead, I’ve compiled all the spices traditionally in chili powder to be added individually. Hope this makes sense!

      Reply
  19. Greg says

    October 29, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    So good.. Have made it twice now

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. Misty says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:08 am

    fuck YAAASSSS!!!!!!!!
    This was the best chili I have ever had and I grew up in Texas. Thanks Rach

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 14, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Such a compliment!!! So glad you loved it, Misty!

      Reply
  21. Lori says

    November 16, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Wow! I just made this today and it literally is the best chili I’ve ever had! Can’t wait for the leftovers :)

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 17, 2017 at 10:36 am

      Wow so thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying it! Thanks for your feedback, Lori!

      Reply
  22. Melinda says

    January 1, 2018 at 7:50 am

    Made a batch for New Year’s Eve. Quite yummy! Thank you so much for sharing! It is similar to one I made with chili powder except where you used bacon (YUM!!!) I had been using mini-pepperonis which were also tasty.

    Thanks for sharing your talents with us! Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 2, 2018 at 7:24 am

      So thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe, Melinda! Thanks for your feedback.

      Reply
  23. Michelle says

    January 1, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    This chili turned out SOOO tasty, but I think there is an error in the nutritional info you posted. Just the ground beef and sausage alone would come out to 380 calories per serving (with 8 servings), and your recipe lists only 321 per serving for the chili, which also includes the bacon, tomatoes, etc. When I put the ingredients into MyFitnessPal, I got 521 cals per serving for the chili, but I made some substitutions so my numbers probably won’t exactly match yours.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 2, 2018 at 7:22 am

      Hi Michelle, I did use chicken sausage so that could have made a difference, but I know MyFitnessPal can be finicky and sometimes it inputs the wrong ingredients. I do always recommend calculating yourself with the brands and sizes and such used because it can vary. I don’t count macros or calories myself so I don’t always even calculate nutritional info.

      Reply
  24. Hrrg says

    January 11, 2018 at 6:21 am

    Why no chili powders?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 11, 2018 at 7:59 am

      Chili powder usually has weird additives – this recipe uses all the spices present in chili powder, just without the unnecessary ingredients.

      Reply
  25. taylor mooreq says

    January 14, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    This chili is addictive, I made a whole batch for the week but it was gone after a couple days.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:20 am

      So thrilled you’re loving it, Taylor!

      Reply
  26. Diane Dyck says

    January 14, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    Excellent! I was skeptical that chili without beans would taste good! I really like the taste of the spices you put in… Thx for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:21 am

      So thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Diane! Thanks for your feedback.

      Reply
  27. Tiffani says

    January 16, 2018 at 8:29 am

    Can you do this in the insta pot?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 16, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      Hi Tiffani, I’m sure that you could but I haven’t made it in there so I wouldn’t be sure of the exact instructions for it. You could perhaps find a similar chili recipe meant for the IP and use their instructions.

      Reply
  28. Vicki says

    January 16, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    Yum! I mean REALLY YUM!!! We ate this tonight and it is absolutely the best chili recipe I have ever tried…and I didn’t even have all of the ingredients. I used my pressure cooker and took the 2 hour simmer down to 10 minutes on high pressure. It probably was a little juicier since no liquids boiled off, but that just meant that the cheese, sour cream, and avocados we added had yummy juices to mix into. :) My husband prefers to stay away from pork, so here are some of my other changes…
    1 lb grass-fed ground beef
    1 lb ground turkey
    1 lb Italian Chicken Sausage (Trader Joe’s) (I couldn’t remove the casings, so I popped those puppies into my food processor and made ground sausage out of them)
    1/2 lb Turkey Bacon
    Because I used so much poultry, I added 1-2 Tbsp Worcestershire and 1-3 tsp Coconut Aminos (I’m not sure exactly how much because I added-tasted-added-tasted, etc.)
    Also added about 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika to up the ‘umami’ flavor that the pork bacon would have given
    I realized at the last minute that I didn’t have my trusty Better Than Bouillon brand Beef Flavor, so I subbed Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base.
    I used 1/2 the salt called for because the Bouillon, Worcestershire, and Coconut Aminos contain salt.
    If this Chili was this good with all the changes and substitutions I did, I can only imagine how great your original version tastes. I can’t wait to make it exactly according to the recipe when I’m cooking for folks who eat pork!!!
    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It is now my Go To chili recipe!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 17, 2018 at 7:30 am

      Thank you so very much for the in-depth and SUPER helpful review, Vicki! Also, thanks so much for sharing the pressure cooker instructions so other folks can now make it that way if they choose to. I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  29. Nicole says

    January 18, 2018 at 4:36 am

    If I wanted to add sweet potatoes how much and would I have to adjust the time in a crockpot ?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 18, 2018 at 10:07 am

      Hi Nicole, I’ve never tried adding sweet potatoes so I’m not sure. You probably wouldn’t need to adjust the time though, and I think you can add as many as you’d like!

      Reply
  30. Mary Beth says

    January 21, 2018 at 8:07 am

    My family begs for this every week.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      January 21, 2018 at 5:31 pm

      Such a compliment!! So glad it’s a favorite :)

      Reply
  31. Karen says

    February 4, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    I made this substituting 1-28oz can od diced tomatoes with 1-28oz tomato purée. I used “hot” Italian sausage. We added jalapeños to it also. We put the chili over a baked potato (we are Whole 30). This was EXCELLENT!!! Great flavor!! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 4, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      So glad you’re enjoying the recipe! Thanks for your feedback Karen.

      Reply
  32. Jen says

    February 8, 2018 at 7:30 pm

    Could this be made with ground turkey meat?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 9, 2018 at 10:12 am

      Yes, that would be fine!

      Reply
  33. Desiree says

    February 17, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    It says 8 servings, how much is a serving?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 18, 2018 at 11:01 am

      Hi Desiree, sorry but I didn’t measure it out!

      Reply
  34. kathy says

    February 24, 2018 at 6:52 am

    I made this a few months age for my family’s weekend trip to a cabin in the mountains. The first night I heated it up, everyone just loved it. The second night we put it over spaghetti as a sauce, and it was still a huge hit that way! Everyone ate it for lunch, dinner, etc all weekend. Thanks for
    such a great recipe that the entire family, even the kids, enjoyed! I’m making it now for a church “chili cook off” tomorrow! Hope I win!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 24, 2018 at 9:30 am

      So thrilled to hear it was such a hit with the family, Kathy! I hope you crush the competition in the chili cook-off too – good luck! :)

      Reply
  35. Neal Miller says

    April 14, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Great recipe. It states what’s in a serving but not the serving size. Does anyone know. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  36. Heidi Middleton says

    July 6, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    What size is a serving? 1/2 cup? 1 cup?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      July 7, 2018 at 8:36 am

      I didn’t measure out each serving but probably around a cup, maybe a little more!

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        September 24, 2018 at 10:26 am

        Do you know the saturated fat?

        Reply
        • Rachel says

          September 24, 2018 at 11:15 am

          I’m not sure – you can calculate on your own on myfitnesspal.com though :)

          Reply
  37. Mikal says

    October 10, 2018 at 8:50 am

    Has anyone used this in the Instant Pot???

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      October 11, 2018 at 11:55 am

      Hi Mikal, I don’t have an Instant Pot and haven’t made this recipe in one, but I would assume that you could follow the first two steps by sauteeing in the Instant Pot, and then adding everything in and cooking on high pressure to finish it off. I’ve checked out some other Instant Pot chili recipes and it looks like 18-20 minutes is a good amount of time to cook it. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  38. Mike says

    October 13, 2018 at 8:14 am

    I have been searching for ideas to allow me to enjoy wIhat I eat to be paleo compliant. I found this recipe a few weeks ago and gave it a try. This chili recipe is better than any other chili recipe !!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      October 14, 2018 at 8:44 pm

      So happy to hear you’re loving it! Thanks for the feedback Mike.

      Reply
  39. monica bennett says

    October 22, 2018 at 8:21 am

    Can you use an instant pot for this?

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      October 22, 2018 at 10:28 am

      Hi Monica, if you read the comments, you’ll see that I answered someone else on how to do that. I copied and pasted the response here: “I don’t have an Instant Pot and haven’t made this recipe in one, but I would assume that you could follow the first two steps by sauteeing in the Instant Pot, and then adding everything in and cooking on high pressure to finish it off. I’ve checked out some other Instant Pot chili recipes and it looks like 18-20 minutes is a good amount of time to cook it. Hope this helps!”

      Reply
  40. Kelly says

    November 4, 2018 at 4:20 pm

    I made this a double batch for a party. It took twice as long for prep, and tears with 2 onions but so worth it! Everyone had at least 2 bowls and even the ones that doesn’t like chili. I used the Costco jalapeno sausage. I was a little worried about it,but it turned out great! Thank you for a fabulous recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      November 5, 2018 at 10:32 am

      So thrilled it was a hit, Kelly! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback :) always an honor when people go back for seconds!

      Reply
  41. Jeanne says

    January 13, 2019 at 11:36 am

    Since eating Paleo I have been looking for a great chili recipe!! This is so tasty without the chili powder..one of the best chili recipes I have made and my husband absolutely loves it even though there are no beans!! Great Recipe that everyone should try!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel says

      January 13, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      So thrilled it’s a hit at your house, Jeanne!! Thanks so much for the love :)

      Reply
  42. Meagen says

    February 11, 2019 at 5:11 am

    Made this last night and it was super delicious! When you say 8 servings, what would you say each serving equates to, like a cup and 1/2, 2 cups?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 11, 2019 at 9:46 am

      Hi Meagan, I didn’t actually measure, that’s just how far it goes in my house. It will depend on how much you eat!

      Reply
  43. Chel says

    February 19, 2019 at 9:05 pm

    I need this for 13 people. Should I double the recipe? Wanting to use crock pot

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 20, 2019 at 8:01 am

      Hi Chel, I would think you should double it, especially if you have big eaters! It yields a lot so unless you have a HUGE crockpot, you might have to make it in two batches.

      Reply
  44. Logan says

    September 22, 2019 at 12:40 pm

    New to the Paleo lifestyle and made this yesterday. So delicious! Topped with crunched up Siete Nacho Cheese Chips.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel says

      September 22, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      So thrilled you enjoyed it, Logan!! Thanks for the feedback :)

      Reply
  45. Amy says

    November 2, 2019 at 8:54 pm

    Oh My this was delicious!! I did add a quarter green pepper(no red)
    And zero carb chili powder and a half a small jalepeno!! Non keto lovers loved it!!!! Delicious!! Thanks for sharing this recipe

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel says

      November 3, 2019 at 8:30 am

      So glad it was a hit with everyone, Amy! Thanks so much for the feedback.

      Reply
  46. Elizabeth says

    November 3, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    This is one of the best chili recipes I’ve ever had. Seriously. It’s so good! Even my super picky 11 year old who pretty much won’t eat anything healthy or made from scratch went back for seconds. Y’all… She doesn’t do that. She even said “Mom, this is so good!” I followed the crockpot recommendation when I saw that as an option. Thanks for a wonderful recipe that I can’t wait to make again. My husband and daughter thank you, too.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel says

      November 4, 2019 at 11:02 am

      This makes me so so happy, Elizabeth!! So glad it was a hit with your family and I hope it becomes a staple in your house :) thanks so much for your feedback!

      Reply
  47. Kara says

    December 4, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    This was so good! I was afraid it would taste too strong of bacon or sausage but it was the perfect mixture of all. Excellent flavor

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      December 4, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      So glad you’re enjoying it, Kara!!

      Reply
  48. Emmy says

    December 8, 2019 at 11:24 am

    Fantastic! Made our keto guest very happy, and afterwards, we mixed it with our non-keto chili with great results. It was simple to make, and I am actually here for the recipe to make it again.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel says

      December 9, 2019 at 5:41 pm

      So happy to hear it was a hit, Emmy! Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  49. Bill says

    January 12, 2020 at 9:50 am

    Today will be my 4th time making this recipe. It is fantastic. Thank you for sharing.

    Bill

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel says

      January 12, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      So glad you’re loving it! Thanks, Bill.

      Reply
  50. Kathy says

    January 13, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    Very tasty!

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel says

      January 14, 2020 at 9:09 am

      So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback, Kathy.

      Reply
  51. Arin says

    January 29, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    I was looking for a chili that was easy to prepare and that would taste divine. So glad I found this Paleo Chili. It was so good and so easy to make. The only thing I would do different is cook everything in one pan so I don’t have two pans to clean. I first start with step 2 and put that mixture in a bowl. I then proceed with Step 1 and drain the grease once done. Then add the bacon mixture to the pot and proceed to step 4. You can then wash your bowl and use that for your chili. Definetly don’t miss the beans in this chili, the bits of bacon taste so good. I’ll definetely make this again in the future. Its perfect for a Sunday eveniing dinner or anyday of the week.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel says

      January 29, 2020 at 3:48 pm

      Thanks so much for the tip and the feedback. I’m so thrilled that you’re loving the recipe, Arin!

      Reply
  52. Diane Altmann says

    February 2, 2020 at 9:47 am

    Our favorite go to chili with great spices. My husband heats up beans on the side and adds them to his bowl.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel says

      February 3, 2020 at 9:55 am

      Great tip! Thanks for the feedback, Diane.

      Reply
  53. Quinn says

    February 5, 2020 at 10:37 am

    Made this tonight. Didn’t have sausage on hand so left it out, but included rest of ingredients. Entire family really enjoyed it. Had a bit of a sloppy joe flavor, but really tasty. Son appreciated the bacon. Nothing left in the pot after dinner.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 7, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      So glad you and your family enjoyed it, Quinn! Thanks so much for the feedback.

      Reply
  54. James says

    July 23, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    I love me a good, meaty chili. I came across this recipe totally by accident while looking for something to use the extra ground beef I’d bought on sale. Usually, I try a recipe as written then tweak it to get the right mix of flavors but, I gotta say…you’ve really nailed this one. This recipe has just the right mix of spicy and sweet. I especially like the chili powder mix – it’s always better to make your own spice mixes if you can; it really brings out the flavors.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      July 27, 2020 at 6:35 pm

      Hi James, what a compliment! I’m so glad I nailed it right to your tastes on the first try :D thanks so much for your feedback!

      Reply
  55. Jill H. says

    November 11, 2020 at 5:00 am

    Thank you for sharing this recipe! I was looking for a lower carb chili. It is fairly simple to make and is the best chili I have ever made!

    ★★★★★

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    • Bakerita | Rachel Conners says

      November 11, 2020 at 10:27 am

      So happy to hear you’re loving it, Jill! Thanks for the feedback :D

      Reply
  56. Dan says

    January 11, 2021 at 5:43 am

    This is one of the best chilis you will ever have. We skip the bacon, and add one jalapeño and one habanero to ours. Everything else we follow to a tee. We have won numerous work/apartment community chili contests with this recipe! Thanks so much for giving us the gift of this insanely good recipe ;)

    Reply
    • Bakerita | Rachel Conners says

      January 11, 2021 at 10:38 am

      Thrilled you’re loving it, and that this recipe is helping you win contests!!! Woohoo – thanks for the feedback Dan :D

      Reply
  57. Ashley says

    January 11, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    Seriously so good! I love regular chili, but with this recipe, you don’t even miss them! Such bold, delicious flavor! Highly recommend to all!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Bakerita | Rachel Conners says

      January 12, 2021 at 4:22 pm

      Hi Ashley, so glad you’re enjoying the chili!!

      Reply
  58. Cristina says

    January 22, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    My cousin and I are both on a 30 day Paleo challenge; we made this recipe and it was a hit with our families! It was delicious and tasty! This recipe is definitely a keeper!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Bakerita | Rachel Conners says

      January 24, 2021 at 8:38 am

      Awesome!! So glad this recipe could help get you through your challenge – so happy it was a hit!!

      Reply

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