Whole30 Smoky Beef and Bacon Chili
Servings 6 people
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb Whole30-compatible bacon chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp mild chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 (28) oz can Whole30-compatible diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup Whole30-compatible beef broth or beef bone broth
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Chopped fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
Instant Pot
- ON a 6-quart Instant Pot, select sauté and adjust to Normal/Medium. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels.
- ADD the ground beef to the bacon drippings in the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off the fat if needed. Return three-fourths of the bacon to the pot. Stir in the chili powder and salt. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Lock the lid in place.
- SELECT Manual and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Use quick release.
- SERVE the chili topped with the remaining bacon and cilantro if desired.
Slow Cooker
- ADD your bacon to a large, cold skillet and cook over low heat until crisp. Transfer the bacon to paper towels.
- ADD the ground beef to the bacon drippings. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off the fat if needed, then transfer to your slow cooker.
- Roughly chop or crumble three-fourths of the bacon and add to the slow cooker. Then stir in the chili powder, salt, tomatoes, broth, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic.
- COVER with the lid, then cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- SERVE the chili topped with the remaining bacon and cilantro if desired.