Description
Paleo Chili Whole30 and Keto Friendly: A bean-free, hearty chili designed for Whole30, Paleo, and keto lifestyles, featuring beef, halal turkey sausage, and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (or halal ground turkey or lamb)
- ½ lb halal turkey sausage, casing removed
- ½ small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground meat and turkey sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, broth, and all spices. Mix well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with fresh avocado, cilantro, or lime.
Notes
- Bean-free chili makes it Whole30 compliant and suitable for Paleo and Keto lifestyles.
- Substitute halal ground turkey with regular turkey, beef, or lamb if needed; adjust fat and spice levels accordingly.
- For milder chili, reduce cayenne; for extra heat, add more cayenne or a jalapeño.
- Leftovers refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Suggested toppings: avocado slices, chopped cilantro, lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 350-450 per serving
- Sugar: 4-6 g
- Sodium: 400-700 mg
- Fat: 25-40 g
- Saturated Fat: 9-15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16-25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12-18 g
- Fiber: 4-6 g
- Protein: 25-40 g
- Cholesterol: 100-180 mg
Keywords: Paleo Chili, Whole30, Keto Friendly, bean-free chili, ground beef, halal turkey sausage, chili spices