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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