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Looking for a delicious way to enjoy low carb chili without beans? Then you have to check out my Four Pepper Cauliflower Chili! This recipe uses four different kind of fragrant bell peppers, tender cauliflower florets and ground beef. This cauliflower chili recipe is great for meal preps or if you are looking to change up your freezer meals. It is also Whole 30 compliant and Paleo!
This tasty cauliflower chili is light and healthy yet still gives you that comfort food feel. It’s gluten free, dairy free, and packed with real nutritional ingredients. Though this is a main dish, you can also use this at your next party as a dip with your favorite tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream. Cauliflower chili is easy to make and even better if you make it the night before and serve it the next day. If you aren’t following Paleo or Whole 30, you can add a Mexican blend of cheese on top and make this a Keto Cauliflower Chili!
1. Start with preheating the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Next add the onion and the bell peppers. Let them cook for a good 7 minutes or until they start to sweat. This step is important because all those flavors are released into the chili! You can season with touch of salt, pepper and some of chili powder and then add in the ground beef and garlic.
2.Let the beef cook. This can take about 10-15 minutes. You will want to stir it every few minutes to ensure the beef is cooking evenly. Add and toss cauliflower in with beef mixture.
3. Now it’s time to pour in the canned whole tomatoes and water. Have a large wooden slotted spoon on hand to smash down the tomatoes. Add in the remaining spices. Turn down the temperature to low heat and let it simmer for about 25 minutes. You can add in black pepper and additional salt if needed.
Helpful tips: My four pepper cauliflower chili can be made as a vegan chili or vegetarian. You can substitute the ground beef for sweet potato, extra firm tofu or add in your favorite beans such as kidney beans or black beans. Optional garnishes (some are not whole 30 or paleo) are: cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, crushed tortilla chips and fresh parsley.
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