Seasonal Glow Paleo Chili (Printable)
A vibrant, hearty chili of lean meat and seasonal vegetables for a nourishing main dish.
# List of ingredients:
→ Meats
01 - 1.1 lbs lean ground beef or turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
03 - 1 zucchini, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
05 - 1 yellow onion, chopped
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 14 oz diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
08 - 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
→ Pantry & Spices
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
11 - 1 cup beef or chicken broth (low sodium, paleo-friendly)
12 - 2 tsp chili powder
13 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1 tsp ground cumin
15 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
16 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
17 - 1 tsp sea salt
18 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Garnishes (optional)
19 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - Sliced avocado
21 - Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add lean ground beef or turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
04 - Stir in sweet potato, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
05 - Add tomato paste, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat vegetables and meat.
06 - Pour in diced tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer.
07 - Cover and gently simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
08 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, avocado slices, and lime wedges as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes indulgent and warming while keeping you completely satisfied without any heaviness afterward.
- One pot means you're done with cleanup in minutes, leaving more time to actually enjoy what you made.
- The flavor deepens as it sits, so leftovers are somehow even better the next day.
02 -
- Don't rush the onion and garlic—that golden, fragrant moment is where the entire flavor profile starts, and you can taste the difference if you skip it.
- The spinach at the end isn't just a garnish; it adds an earthiness and slight bitterness that makes the whole thing feel more sophisticated and complete.
03 -
- Let the chili simmer uncovered for the last 5 minutes if it feels too liquidy—this concentrates the flavors and makes it more luxurious.
- Always taste and adjust the seasoning at the very end; you're looking for a balance where no single spice dominates but they all speak together.