Carnivore Chili Recipe

Name: Carnivore Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups finely chopped yellow onions; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs extra lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups tomato juice; 2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth; 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups finely chopped yellow onions
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs extra lean ground beef
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups tomato juice
2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal

1
In a 5-quart pan, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, uncovered, stirring once or twice, for 10 minutes.
2
Add ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking up lumps, until meat is evenly crumbled and no longer pink, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa, salt, celery seeds, turmeric, cinnamon and red pepper flakes; cook another 3 minutes, stirring often. Stir in tomato juice, beef broth and cornmeal, and bring to a boil.
4
Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until chili is thick and reduced by one-third, about 1 1/2 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings.
5
Serve topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cups finely chopped yellow onions, 5 garlic cloves, minced, 2 lbs extra lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Carnivore Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Carnivore Chili

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