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Smoked paprika and bacon lend a beautiful flavorfulness to this thick and rich (Paleo) Smokey Bacon Chili.

Smoked paprika and bacon lend a beautiful flavorfulness to this thick and rich PALEO Smokey Bacon Chili. Get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread.
Smoked paprika and bacon lend a beautiful flavorfulness to this thick and rich PALEO Smokey Bacon Chili. Get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread.

A chili like this is the perfect one to make if you have family members who do not want to eat according to the paleo guidelines.

You can make a batch of this chili and once it is finished, ladle your serving into a bowl and set it aside. Then you can simply add in a can of rinsed and drained kidney or black beans and simmer the chili until it is heated through.

That gives you the amazing chili that you will love and also give your family the “beany” chili they are accustomed to. It’s a “win-win!”

Smoked paprika and bacon lend a beautiful flavorfulness to this thick and rich PALEO Smokey Bacon Chili. Get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread.

Though I must say, once they get a bite of this chili, they are going to realize that they aren’t missing out on anything at all. This chili has flavor to spare.

Note: If you make this recipe with turkey (or beef) bacon to be biblically clean like I now do, you may need to add additional oil/fat as alternative bacons are very lean. See this post: How to Make Crispy Turkey Bacon

Smoked paprika and bacon lend a beautiful flavorfulness to this thick and rich PALEO Smokey Bacon Chili. Get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread.
Smoked paprika and bacon lend a beautiful flavorfulness to this thick and rich PALEO Smokey Bacon Chili. Get the recipe from Cosmopolitan Cornbread.

Smokey Bacon Chili (Paleo)

Constance Smith – Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Smoked paprika and bacon lend a beautiful flavorfulness to this thick and rich Smokey Bacon Chili.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Entrées – Main Dishes, Paleo or Low Carb, Soups and Stews
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 529 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 lb ground beef or bison
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tb chili powder
  • 1 Tb smoked paprika
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 14 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes, 1 can
  • sea salt to taste, if needed

Instructions
 

  • In a Dutch oven, sauté the bacon over medium heat until golden. Spoon it out into a dish, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  • Add in the ground beef, onion, and peppers. Cook for 2 minutes, breaking up the beef with your spoon as it cooks.
  • Add in the garlic and continue to cook until the meat is browned
  • Add in the seasonings, stir, and let it cook for just a minute
  • Add in the remaining ingredients
  • Bring everything to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cCalories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 46gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 1268mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9g

If nutritional values are provided for this recipe, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands of ingredients you use. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste or for serving. If nutritional values are very important to you, I suggest using your favorite nutritional calculating tool with the brands you use.

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Note: I no longer eat pork, however I am leaving recipes like this one up for those who enjoy it. Many pork recipes can be easily converted to turkey or chicken recipes, with little or even no other changes. Recipes with bacon or sausage can use alternatives like beef or turkey bacon. Many of those recipes are being updated with the changes. Article: Why I Quit Eating Pork

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