This rich and hearty carnivore chili is packed with flavorful ground beef and crispy bacon, making it the perfect low-carb, high-protein meal.
Free from beans and vegetables, this chili sticks to simple, animal-based ingredients while delivering bold, meaty flavor.
Whether you’re following a strict carnivore diet or just want a filling, comforting meal, this chili is a must-try.
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Carnivore Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef 80/20 or fattier
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 cup beef bone broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 oz cream cheese or 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional for less strict carnivore
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- ½ teaspoon onion powder optional
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- In a large pot or skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Leave about 1–2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan and discard the rest.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease if needed. Stir in the cooked bacon.
- Add beef bone broth, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings if using. Simmer on low for 15–20 minutes, uncovered, allowing it to reduce and thicken.
- Stir in butter and cream cheese (or heavy cream). Simmer another 5 minutes until fully melted and incorporated into a smooth, rich sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Optional Garnishes:
Shredded cheese
Sour cream
Soft-boiled egg or poached egg on top To stay strict carnivore, omit all optional seasonings except salt and pepper.
For extra richness, use 75/25 ground beef or add some beef liver or suet.
Shredded cheese
Sour cream
Soft-boiled egg or poached egg on top To stay strict carnivore, omit all optional seasonings except salt and pepper.
For extra richness, use 75/25 ground beef or add some beef liver or suet.
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How do you get the sauce to look like the sauce in the picture? Mine was neither thick nor red in color. The flavor was good however the picture was deceiving.
That’s nice to hear you enjoyed the taste. It’s perfect for a cool day and a hearty meal. I like to use a lot of hot sauce and cayenne pepper, which usually adds a little more reddish color. Thanks for trying it and letting us know how it turned out for you.
Looks delicious. I always have my chili in Autumn, so I will give it a try then. The number one spice to give it that traditional chili favor is Cumin, which is a common and key ingredient in chili.
Great recipe! Glad to find something easy and quick and makes lunch overs for lunch!
What is the nutrition for this? Calories/carbs/etc ?
Thank you for your comment. I have updated the recipe with the nutritional values.