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Carnivore Chili Recipe

Carnivore Chili Recipe

Warm up with this robust Carnivore Chili Recipe, a delightful dish bursting with rich flavors and satisfying textures. This all-meat chili combines nutrient-dense turkey bacon, sirloin, and ground beef, creating a protein-packed comfort food perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound turkey bacon
  • 1 tablespoon tallow or turkey bacon grease
  • 1 pound boneless sirloin (cut into bite-sized chunks)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups beef broth (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook the turkey bacon until crispy; set aside and reserve some for garnish.
  2. Preheat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add tallow or turkey bacon grease.
  3. Sear the sirloin chunks for 2-3 minutes per side until browned; remove from pot.
  4. In the same pot, cook ground beef with optional spices for about 15 minutes until browned.
  5. Return seared sirloin to the pot and stir in beef broth.
  6. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
  7. Crumble the cooked turkey bacon into the chili, reserving some for topping.
  8. Season with salt to taste before serving.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Carnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: You can substitute turkey bacon with chicken or lamb if desired. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of cumin or chili powder based on your preference. For added richness, consider incorporating different cuts of meat like brisket.