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Caveman Chili

Caveman Chili is a rich, meaty slow-cooker chili loaded with ground pork, smoky bacon, peppers, and tomatoes, finished with bold chili spices and a hint of cayenne heat. It’s hearty and deeply flavorful, perfect for a cozy dinner or game-day spread, and fits well with keto and low-carb eating.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook6 hrs 15 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Caveman Chili
  1. 1

    Put the pork in a skillet over medium heat; season it with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until it is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Move the pork to a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add the bacon to the hot skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Transfer the bacon to the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Combine the drained tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, and tomato paste in the slow cooker. Add the seasoning packet, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir to mix.

  4. 4

    Cook on Low until the flavors have blended, about 6 hours.