Going Paleo means preparing Paleo Super Bowl Chili, right? Since launching Sassy Moms in the City I’ve shared my favorite recipes but neither have been Paleo friendly. Since transitioning into the Paleo lifestyle, I’ve steered clear of chili because without the beans it basicially becomes ground beef soup. Yuck.
Yes you can get creative and use peppers, mushrooms, carrots, butternut squash and/or zucchini. I’m not that usually that adventurous when it comes to altering my favorite chili recipe, but today I may throw in a finely chopped zucchini and hope for the best. Most Paleo chili recipes I come across receive great reviews but today the family requested “normal” chili so who am I to deny them?
I’ll be rooting for the 49ers today how about you??
- 1 pack Jenny-O Hot Turkey Italian Sausage or 1 lb Grass-Fed Ground Beef
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1 onion, chopped finely
- 2 cloves garlic, grated with a zester
- 3-5 Tbsp. chili powder (depending on your preference)
- 2 tsp. ground coriander
- 2 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 cups beef or veggie stock (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 can (28 ounces) chopped tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp. arrowroot powder (for thickening)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup of diced zucchini ( squash)
- 1 cup of diced red pepper
- 1 can (15 ounces) organic kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) organic white beans, rinsed and drained
- Chopped Scallions
- Chopped Black Olives
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Hot red chili flakes
- Jalapeños
- *Crushed tortilla chips (not Paleo)
- *Shredded Cheese (not Paleo)
- *Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt (not Paleo)
- Heat coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over med-high heat. Remove casings from turkey sausage. Add sausage, onion and grated garlic to pan, cook until sausage is brown, stirring to crumble. Add chili powder, coriander, cumin, cocoa powder and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Add stock, tomatoes, beans and salt. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour, checking and stirring every 15 minutes.
- Mix arrowroot with a little stock, add to dutch oven and simmer 10 minutes. Season with sea salt and crushed pepper.
- Serve in heated bowls and garnish.
What’s on your Super Bowl party menu?
