🥩 Carnivore Diet Chili (Bean-Free, Zero-Carb)
Rich, meaty, and deeply satisfying — this carnivore chili skips beans, tomatoes, and plants while keeping that thick, hearty texture. Perfect for strict carnivore or keto carnivore eaters.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Strict Carnivore Version
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
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1 lb ground pork or additional ground beef
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4 slices bacon, chopped
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1 cup beef bone broth (unsalted if preferred)
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4 oz cream cheese (optional but recommended for thickness)
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2 egg yolks (optional, for thickening)
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1–2 tbsp butter or beef tallow
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Salt to taste
Optional (Relaxed Carnivore/Keto):
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½ tsp chili powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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Dash cayenne
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Meats
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat:
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Cook chopped bacon first until lightly crisp.
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Add ground beef and pork.
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Break apart and cook until fully browned.
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Drain excess grease only if desired (leave some for richness).
2️⃣ Add Fat & Broth
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Stir in butter or tallow.
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Pour in beef broth.
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Simmer on low for 15–20 minutes.
3️⃣ Make It Thick & Creamy
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Stir in cream cheese until fully melted.
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For extra thickness: whisk egg yolks in a bowl, temper with a spoonful of hot chili, then stir back into pot.
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Simmer gently 5 more minutes (do not boil after adding yolks).
4️⃣ Adjust Salt & Serve
Taste and adjust salt.
Serve hot.
🥄 Texture Tip
If you want it thicker:
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Simmer uncovered longer
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Add more cream cheese
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Use finely ground beef for traditional chili texture
🥓 Nutrition (Approximate per serving – 5 servings)
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Calories: ~600–700
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Protein: ~45g
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Fat: ~50–55g
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Carbs: 0–1g
(Varies based on fat ratio and cream cheese.)
❓ Q & A
❓ Is this really chili without tomatoes?
Traditional chili includes tomatoes and beans, but on carnivore we recreate the texture and richness using meat, fat, and cream instead.
❓ Can I use only beef?
Yes. You can use 3 lbs ground beef for a pure beef version.
❓ Can I make this in a slow cooker?
Yes.
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Brown meat first.
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Transfer to slow cooker with broth.
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Cook LOW 3–4 hours.
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Stir in cream cheese during the last 30 minutes.
❓ Can I freeze it?
Absolutely.
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Cool completely.
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Freeze up to 2 months.
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Reheat gently on stovetop.
❓ How can I increase fat for therapeutic carnivore?
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Add extra tallow
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Use 73/27 ground beef
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Stir in extra egg yolks
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Top with melted butter
❓ Why did my chili separate?
Likely from too high heat after adding dairy. Keep heat low and avoid boiling.
🍳 Serving Ideas (Carnivore-Friendly)
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Top with fried eggs
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Add shredded cheese
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Serve alongside bacon
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Spoon over burger patties
