Easy Paleo Chili

Published:08/24/15Updated:05/15/23

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This Easy Paleo Chili is delicious, but quick to make. The perfect weeknight meal! Common ingredients come together to create a flavorful dish that is also Whole30 compliant.

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I love chili, but I don't always want to spend a lot of time dicing up lots of peppers or adding a long list of different spices. Sometimes I just want a simple, easy, no hassle meal and that's why I came up with this recipe. It's so quick, but it still has so much flavor. The only chopping is an onion and if you're really not feeling it, you can always buy it pre-chopped. I've done that plenty of times!

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The ingredients are simple and you probably have them all on hand. I like using fire roasted tomatoes because I think it adds a nice smokey flavor to it. It gives it that cooked-all-day flavor even when you don't have the time to actually cook it all day. This is not a spicy chili, but you could definitely add some cayenne pepper for some heat.

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I served this on zucchini noodles which is super good, but it's also awesome on baked fries. Chili fries- yum!!

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You will love how fast this easy paleo chili can be made and how delicious it is. Top it with whatever you like- tomatoes, onion, or cheese. This is a great dinner that everyone will love. Here are some more chili recipes to try:

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Author:Jessica DeMay

Prep Time:5 minutes minutes

Cook Time:30 minutes minutes

Servings:6 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 14.5 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 28 oz can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Brown the beef and drain and excess fat.
Add the onion, tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt.
Cook on medium-low heat for 30 minutes or up to several hours if desired.
Serve over zucchini noodles, baked potato, or sweet potato

Nutrition Information

Calories: 413kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 6g (2%)Protein: 27g (54%)Fat: 31g (48%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 107mg (36%)Sodium: 579mg (25%)Potassium: 561mg (16%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 1584IU (32%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 52mg (5%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

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19 Comments

Nataly says
April 15, 2018 at 1:30 pm
Trying out whole30 and stumbled unto your site. Love the recipe ideas! Is the chili whole30 approved? Thanks!!!
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- Jessica DeMay says
  April 15, 2018 at 2:37 pm
  Hi Nataly! I'm glad you found my site. I think you'll find lots of recipes you'll like. Yes, this chili is Whole30. I have a tab at the top of my page that will filter all the Whole30 recipes for you- to make it easy!
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Susan says
March 21, 2018 at 9:43 pm
This chili is great! The flavor is full and robust, yet, much easier and quicker than the others I have made. And the addition of the zoodles was very tasty, and did not diminish the taste of the chili in any way. This one's a winner, and is the one I'll be making from now on!
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- Jessica DeMay says
  March 26, 2018 at 9:37 pm
  Thanks for trying my recipe, Susan! I'm so glad you like it and will make it again!
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Aimee says
October 01, 2017 at 7:06 pm
This looks good and one in my family doesn't like beans. Can you clarify the fire roasted tomatoes? Is it one small can diced and one large can crushed?
Thanks!
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- Jessica DeMay says
  October 01, 2017 at 9:26 pm
  Hi Aimee- I'm sorry it doesn't specify. I'll write that in. Yes, the larger can is crushed and the smaller can diced. I use Muir Glen brand. I hope you enjoy this chili!
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Amber Watson says
January 16, 2016 at 10:01 pm
I just stumbled across your site and I've loved everything we have made! This chili has become a weekly staple in our house for lunches and quick meals. Thank you!
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- Jessica DeMay says
  January 16, 2016 at 10:03 pm
  Thank you so much Amber! I'm so glad you found my site 🙂 Thanks for the feedback- you are very welcome!
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Ana | Espresso My Kitchen says
September 02, 2015 at 1:35 pm
Jessica this looks delicious! I'm a fan of super easy chili and over zucchini!? Yes, please! 🙂
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- Jessica DeMay says
  September 02, 2015 at 3:58 pm
  Thanks, Ana! Easy meals are the best! 🙂
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Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
August 24, 2015 at 11:19 pm
Hi there - I found your blog via playpartypin.com. Love all your paleo and whole30 recipes!! This chili looks perfect for football season!
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- Jessica DeMay says
  August 24, 2015 at 11:46 pm
  Hi Chrissa! Thanks! Yes, this would be so perfect for football season- which I am totally ready for!! Thanks for stopping by!
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Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
August 24, 2015 at 8:48 pm
Jessica I love how you served this chili over the zucchini noodles! It looks so good! Wonder if I could trick my husband and tell him its just healthy spaghetti?! If I put enough chili on it he may never notice!
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- Jessica DeMay says
  August 24, 2015 at 11:48 pm
  Thanks Mary Ann!! Thanks- I've always loved chili on spaghetti so I thought it worked well. Haha- maybe if you pile the chili high and peel the zucchini first so he doesn't notice any green 😉
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