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Carnivore diet Chili recipe
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Carnivore diet Chili recipe (Beanless, No Tomato)
Ingredients:
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 works great)
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1/2 lb ground pork or beef heart/liver (optional, for nutrient density)
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4–6 strips bacon, chopped
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1 tbsp beef tallow or butter
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1 tsp salt (or to taste)
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1/2 tsp black pepper (optional if you’re relaxed carnivore)
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika or chili powder (optional for keto/carnivore crossover)
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1/4 cup bone broth or water (for moisture)
Instructions:
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Fry the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat.
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Add the ground beef and pork to the pot. Brown the meat well, breaking it up with a spatula.
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Add beef tallow or butter if needed for extra fat and flavor.
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Stir in salt, and if using, pepper and spices. Add bone broth to keep it moist and let it simmer gently for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the crispy bacon back into the pot. Simmer 5 more minutes.
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Taste, adjust salt/fat levels, and serve hot.
Optional Carnivore Add-ins:
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Shredded beef, brisket, or short ribs (for texture and slow-cooked flavor)
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Beef liver or heart, finely chopped (nutrient boost)
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Heavy cream (dash added at the end for richness)
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Egg yolks stirred in off heat for creaminess
Serving Ideas:
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Top with a fried or poached egg
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Serve with pork rind “chips” or carnivore bread
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Add shredded cheese (if dairy is okay for you)
Keto Cheese Salami & Pickles
This Keto Cheese Salami & Pickles is the perfect low-carb marinated cheese appetizer for anyone following a ketogenic or gluten-free diet. Cubes of firm cheese are soaked in a flavorful marinade of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and herbs, allowing them to absorb a tangy and savory punch. Paired with slices of rich, savory salami and crunchy dill pickles, this appetizer delivers a satisfying balance of textures and bold flavors. Keto Cheese Salami & Pickles is easy to assemble, store, and customize with your favorite cheeses or spices. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or craving a nutritious bite, this appetizer hits all the right notes — rich, tangy, savory, and perfectly keto.
STATS:
- Serving: 4
- Total time: Ten mints.
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Serving size: 1 appetizer portion
- Prep time: Ten mints.
- Cuisine: American-Italian fusion
- Cook time: Nil
- Course: Appetizer
- Diet: Keto & Gluten-free
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Airtight container or jar for marinating
- Knife and cutting board
- Serving platter
INGREDIENTS:
- Pickles slices: ½ cup
- Olive oil: ¼ cup
- Cheese cubes: 1 cup
- Apple cider vinegar: 2 tbsp.
- Salami slices: ½ cup
- Garlic powder: ½ tsp.
- Black pepper
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp.
- Red pepper flakes: ¼ tsp.
- Salt
- Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp.
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHEESE:
- We use Gouda or Cheddar cheese to prepare this dish and it is firm and also holds its shape properly.
SALAMI:
- We have to use best quality salami slices, which should be nitrate-free and keto-friendly.
PICKLES:
- We have to use dill or gherkin pickles to add the tangy and crunchy taste to the appetizer.
OILVE OIL:
- We have to use olive oil in this dish to include the rich flavors and healthy fats.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:
- It is used in this dish to provide the tangy and mild acidity in the marinade.
GARLIC POWDER:
- It is used in this appetizer to provide a subtle taste and make it more flavorful.
OREGANO:
- We use dried oregano to add the flavor and aroma of herbs in the marinade.
RED PEPPER FLAKES:
- It is used to add spice to this appetizer.
PARSLEY:
- We use parsley to garnish this appetizer.
SALT & PEPPER:
- It is added in this appetizer as it is necessary to develop the taste of the dish.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Take a mixing dish and add apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, olive oil, and oregano.
- Mix all these components.
- Now we can add cubes of cheese to the marinade.
- Softly coat the cheese cubes in the marinade.
- We can add the marinated cheese cubes to a jar.
- Put them in the fridge for around two hours or for the whole night.
- Then we can place the marinated cheese cubes on the plate along with pickles and salami slices inside.
- We can garnish the platter with parsley and red pepper flakes and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- We can pair this platter with a glass of keto dry white wine or cocktail
- Serve this platter with keto crackers or celery sticks
- We can also add olives or cherry tomatoes on the side of the plate for variation.
- You can also utilize this appetizer platter as a topping on keto flatbread or crackers.
- We can serve this platter chilled at a party.
TIPS:
- We can marinate he cheese cubes for the whole night for the best taste.
- You can also use the combination of two or three different cheeses for the taste variation.
- We can add pickles in last so that the pickles stay crispy.
- You can alter the spice level as you can tolerate.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Fridge:
- We would store marinated cheese in a closed box for five days.
Freezer:
- The texture of marinated cheese will get ruined, so we wouldn’t have to freeze the marinated cheese.
FAQs:
Can I use any other meat in this appetizer?
- We can use some prosciutto or pepperoni in this appetizer for the best taste.
Will the vegetarian have this appetizer?
- No, it includes salami, so if we use marinated vegetables or exclude the meat from this appetizer, vegetarians will have this appetizer.
How long is it required to marinate the cheese cubes?
- We can soak the cheese cubes for 2 to 12 hours to make them flavorful.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 250 kcal
Total Carbs: 2 g
Net Carbs: 1.5 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 15 g
Fat: 20 g
Calcium: 200 mg
Iron: 0.5 mg
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Sodium: 600 mg
Potassium: 150 mg
INSTANT POT CHICKEN TACO SOUP
Ingredients
- 1 Vidalia sweet onion diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2-3 chicken breasts
- 1 can black beans drained (14.5 oz)
- 1 can pinto beans drained (14.5 oz)
- 1 can corn drained (14.5 oz)
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies AKA Rotel (14.5 oz)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley roughly chopped (garnish)
Instructions
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Add all ingredients in this order: broth, chicken breasts, corn, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, sea salt, pepper, pinto beans, and black beans.
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Close lid in sealing position, and lock vent. Cook on high manual pressure for 8 minutes, and then 10 minutes NPR. Once done with NPR, you can Quick Release the remaining pressure.
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Remove chicken, and shred with forks. Replace back to pot and stir. Serve and garnish with fresh parsley.