An easy, healthy chili recipe made with grass-fed ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, bone broth and chili powder for some extra heat! This gluten-free and paleo chili recipe works for both stove top and crockpot!
This One-Pot Chili Recipe is the perfect addition to your meal prep routine!
I’ve been craving chili like a madwoman for two weeks now, and only recently finally pulled all the ingredients together to make it.
OMG it was so good! Hearty, umami-packed, a bit smoky and slightly spicy from the added chipotle chili powder! A hearty homecooked comfort food meal that you can enjoy any night of the week.
Make sure to cook a huge pot – this healthy chili actually tasted better a day or two after cooking so go all out. It also freezes really well.
Why you will love this easy healthy chili recipe:
- It is packed with lean protein from grass-fed ground beef and plenty wholesome thanks to all the added veggies.
- By using only wholesome healthy ingredients this chili recipe is gluten-free, grain-free and low carb. Swap the butter for ghee to make this paleo-approved.
- This ground beef chili recipe has the perfect smoky savory flavor, and it is thick in texture so feel free to bring out all of your favorite chili toppings.
- It can be a spicy ground beef chili if that’s your thing but you can also skip the chili powder if that’s your family’s preference.
- This chili is a one-pot recipe which means less dishes for you to clean! Yay!
How to serve this ground beef chili?
I wold recommend topping your bowl of chili with:
- sliced jalapenos
- grated cheddar cheese
- sliced avocados
- a dollop of sour cream
- chopped cilantro
Tips for making healthy ground beef chili:
- Though store-bought broth is quicker and easier, I do recommend you start making your own bone broth for recipes like this.
- Can’t imagine a chili without beans? Add 1 cup of cooked black beans to the recipe.
- If you are not huge on beef, feel free to make this chili recipe with ground turkey!
Can I make this healthy chili recipe in a slow cooker?
I was going to throw all the ingredients in my crock pot and let them simmer for a few hours, which is easy and you can definitely do. But I wanted to eat it as soon as possible, so I just simmered it on the stovetop.
More healthy recipes using beef /ground beef:
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Easy, Healthy Chili Recipe with Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp chili
- 1 tsp chipotle powder I like a smoky chili
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cayenne for spicy chili
- 2 cups bone broth
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee for paleo
Instructions
- Sautee the olive oil, onion, pepper and garlic over medium heat until soft.
- Add the beef, breaking it apart and browning it a bit.
- Once browned a bit but not fully cooked, add the rest of the ingredients.
- Let it simmer until the broth has evaporated, about 45 minutes.
- Top with butter or ghee and mix in. I just love butter.
Notes
- Top with grass-fed cheddar and fresh jalapeno. Avocado would be good too.
- Though store-bought broth is quicker and easier, I do recommend you start making your own bone broth for recipes like this.
- Can't imagine a chili without beans? Add 1 cup of cooked black beans to the recipe.
- If you are not huge on beef, feel free to make this chili recipe with ground turkey!