Paleo Chili

grass-fed ground beef (I used leaner beef with 5% fat)

Italian sausage (casings removed (I used Spicy Italian from Trader Joe’s))

bacon (ensure it’s sugar-free to stay compliant)

diced tomatoes with juice

tomato paste

large yellow onion (chopped)

red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)

beef stock (homemade or compliant brand - use bone broth for an even richer taste)

minced garlic

dried oregano

ground cumin

paprika

dried basil

garlic powder

onion powder

salt

ground black pepper

cayenne pepper (to taste)