Caveman Chili

Name: Caveman Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 375 min
Total time: 395 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground pork; 8 thick slices bacon, chopped; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 onion, chopped; 3 small green bell peppers, chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning (such as McCormick®); 1 pinch garlic powder, or more to taste; 1 pinch onion powder, or more to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste

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This low-carb chili made in a slow cooker is made with pork, bacon, green bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, and spices. It is perfect if you have a "keto caveman" within you.

Recipe by Maverick259

Updated on February 25, 2023

close up view of Caveman Chili garnished with cheese and fresh herbs, in a black and red bowl, next to a spoon

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

6 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

6 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground pork
8 thick slices bacon, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 onion, chopped
3 small green bell peppers, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning (such as McCormick®)
1 pinch garlic powder, or more to taste
1 pinch onion powder, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Directions

Place pork in a skillet over medium heat; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer pork to a slow cooker.
Place bacon in the hot skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer bacon to the slow cooker.
Combine drained tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, and tomato paste in the slow cooker. Add seasoning packet, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.
Cook on Low until flavors have combined, about 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

357	Calories
22g	Fat
12g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 357
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Sodium 1031mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 33mg	167%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 725mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.