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CFC's Famous Week ONE Beefy Beanless Chili

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsps grass-fed butter/ghee or avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or bison
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 celery ribs finely diced
  • 3 medium carrots peeled, and finely diced
  • 4 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
  • 2 Tbsps chili powder or to taste
  • 2 cups beef bone broth
  • 1 x 15 oz can crushed or diced tomatoes with juices
  • 2 bay leaves
  • sea salt and ground pepper to taste

Topping Ideas:

  • fresh cilantro
  • chopped avocado
  • sliced red chili pepper
  • sliced jalapeño
  • shredded cheese
  • green onions

Instructions

  • Heat your butter or oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the meat and cook, mincing it with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Once the meat is no longer pink, stir in the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic.
  • Continue to cook for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Next, add in the paprika, cumin, chili powder, and cacao powder, and stir well to combine.
  • Add broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, and bay leaves. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low. Simmer for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  • Once your chili is finished cooking, taste test, then season with sea salt and pepper, as desired.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Serve hot with toppings of choice.
  • Stays good for 4-5 days in the fridge.
  • Enjoy!