Low Carb Spicy, Smoky Chili
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. grass-fed organic ground beef (or pastured ground turkey)
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4 cups organic diced tomatoes (about four medium tomatoes)
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1 large can organic fire roasted tomatoes (I used Muir Glen)
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1 cup organic beef broth
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2 strips crispy cooked nitrate-free bacon, chopped
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1 T rendered nitrate-free bacon fat
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1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
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1 medium red or yellow onion, finely chopped
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Two ribs of celery including the leaves, finely chopped (leaves add flavor– use them!)
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2T organic chili powder
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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2 tsp. dried oregano
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1/2 T crushed red pepper (or more, if you like it extra spicy)
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2 T finely chopped garlic (about 2 – 3 cloves; may substitute 2 tsp. garlic powder)
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1 T salt
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1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
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1 T brown sugar substitute (I used Ideal Brown– could substitute 1/2 T blackstrap molasses)
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Optional: 1 cup rinsed dark red kidney beans (adds 26 g net carbs to the entire recipe or 4.5 net carbs per serving)
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Freshly grated parmesan or cheddar cheese, chives, celery leaves, sour cream, bacon bits, etc. (for topping)
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