Description
No Bean Carnivore Chili: All-meat chili packed with protein and bold spice—no beans, perfect for carnivore, keto, and low-carb eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp beef tallow or olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- ½ lb ground turkey or ground lamb (optional for depth)
- ½ lb beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into small cubes
- 1 small onion, finely diced (optional, omit for strict carnivore)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup beef bone broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, or sliced jalapeños (if not strict carnivore)
Instructions
- Heat beef tallow or oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add cubed beef stew meat and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add ground beef and optional ground turkey or lamb. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon.
- Stir in onion (if using) and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste, paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Stir well to coat the meat in spices.
- Return seared beef cubes to the pot. Add bone broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and rich.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Omit the onion for a strict carnivore diet.
- Leftovers refrigerate well; reheat gently.
- For even deeper flavor, sear the beef cubes well before simmering.
- The recipe yields about 4–6 servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American (Texan-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 to 1/6 of the recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: No Bean Carnivore Chili, carnivore chili, no-bean chili, high-protein chili, keto chili, meat chili