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
- 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 681.3 kcal High
- Protein 37.33 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.66 g Moderate
- Total Fat 39.69 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.01 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 105.34 mg High
- Sodium 991.83 mg High
- Fiber 3.65 g Moderate
- Sugar 12.66 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 38.42 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.36 mg Moderate
- Potassium 659.31 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 106.07 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 7.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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