🥩 Carnivore Chili (Bean-Free, Plant-Free Option Included)
A thick, hearty chili made entirely from animal foods — no beans, no tomatoes (optional), no plant spices if you’re staying strict.
🔥 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
Strict Carnivore Version (Zero Plants)
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)
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6 slices beef bacon, chopped (or pork bacon if tolerated)
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1 cup beef bone broth
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2 tbsp beef tallow or butter
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1 tsp salt (optional, depending on strictness)
Relaxed Carnivore Version (More “Classic Chili” Flavor)
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2 lbs ground beef
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6 slices bacon
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1 cup beef bone broth
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½ cup tomato paste
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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Salt to taste
(Skip spices and tomato for strict carnivore.)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Bacon
In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Remove and set aside, leaving fat in the pot.
2️⃣ Brown the Beef
Add ground beef to the pot.
Cook until browned and slightly crispy. Break it up well.
3️⃣ Add Fat & Broth
Stir in:
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Tallow or butter
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Bone broth
Simmer 10–15 minutes until thickened.
4️⃣ Add Extras (If Using Relaxed Version)
Stir in tomato paste and spices.
Simmer another 10 minutes.
5️⃣ Finish
Return bacon to the pot.
Simmer until thick and rich (total ~20–25 minutes).
🧈 Texture Tips
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For thicker chili: simmer uncovered longer.
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For soupier chili: add extra bone broth.
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For ultra-rich version: stir in 2–3 tbsp cream cheese (not strict).
🥩 Macros (Strict Version Approx.)
Per serving (4 servings total):
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Protein: ~35–40g
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Fat: ~40–50g
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Carbs: 0g
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Calories: ~550–650
❓ Q & A
Q1: Why no beans?
Beans are legumes (plant-based) and not carnivore-friendly.
Q2: How do you get chili flavor without spices?
In strict carnivore, flavor comes from:
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Browning meat deeply
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Using bacon
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Concentrating broth
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Proper salting
Q3: Can I slow cook it?
Yes. Brown meat first, then slow cook on low for 4–6 hours.
Q4: Can I make it in an Instant Pot?
Yes. Use sauté mode for browning, then pressure cook 10 minutes.
Q5: How long does it last?
4 days refrigerated.
Freezes very well for up to 3 months.
