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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caveman Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 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
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
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
Cook on Low until the flavors have blended, about 6 hours.
- Calories 669.7 kcal High 33%
- Protein 38.21 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 38.89 g 14%
- Total Fat 41.27 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 13.9 g High 70%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 102.86 mg High 34%
- Sodium 1003.17 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 8.86 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 13.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.71 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 76.37 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.39 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1558.41 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin A 174.34 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 19.99 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Caveman Chili is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 6 hrs 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chili Seasoning Mix, Diced Tomatoes, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 669.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caveman Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chili Seasoning Mix, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic Powder, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caveman Chili?
- About 6 hrs 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 669.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caveman Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Caveman Chili healthy?
- Caveman Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 669.7 calories and 38.21 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1003.17 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.9 g (70% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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