Description
This Carnivore Chili is a quick, rich, and hearty meal featuring smoky turkey bacon, ground beef, and a natural gelling agent for a thick, luscious texture. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers bold smoky flavors combined with simple, easy-to-find ingredients, perfect for a satisfying dinner or meal prep option that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 6 oz smoky turkey bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb ground beef
Liquids
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup grape juice (natural)
Dairy Alternatives
- 1 cup shredded plant-based cheese
Aromatics and Vegetables
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
Spices
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Other
- 1 tbsp natural gelling agent
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the smoky turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces and dice the onions and garlic finely. Measure out your spices and have the beef broth and grape juice ready to pour. Having all ingredients prepared beforehand speeds up cooking.
- Cook the Turkey Bacon and Aromatics: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the turkey bacon until crispy and browned. Remove it from the pan and set aside. In the same skillet, add onions and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant. Scrape up the browned bits left behind from the bacon for extra flavor.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned throughout, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon to ensure even cooking. This step develops the rich meat flavors essential for the chili.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the beef broth and grape juice, then stir in smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken with Natural Gelling Agent: Sprinkle the natural gelling agent evenly over the chili while stirring continuously. This will thicken the chili to a silky, hearty consistency.
- Finish with Cheese and Bacon: Turn off the heat and fold in the shredded plant-based cheese until melted and creamy. Stir in the crispy turkey bacon pieces for a smoky crunch in every bite.
Notes
- Use quality turkey bacon for the best smoky flavor.
- Allow the ground beef to brown properly for deeper taste rather than just cooking through.
- Let the chili simmer on low heat for a few minutes if possible to deepen flavors.
- Stir continuously when adding the natural gelling agent to prevent clumping.
- Adjust spice levels gradually by tasting and adding cayenne or chili powder last.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: carnivore chili, turkey bacon chili, hearty chili, plant-based cheese, quick chili, smoky chili
