1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned. Season with salt and pepper, then drain excess grease if needed.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 8

• (2 lbs for a meatier chili, 1 lb for a thinner chili)Ground Beef
• (SUB instead of ground beef. 2 lbs for a meatier chili, 1 lb for a thinner chili)Primal Ground Beef
• (2 Tbsp.) Olive or Avocado Oil
• (1) Large Onion, diced
• (3 cloves.) Minced Garlic
• (1) Red Bell Pepper, diced.
• (1 can) Diced Tomatoes
• (1 can) Tomato Paste
• (2 cans) Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
• (1 Cup) Beef Broth
• (2 Tbsp.) Chili Powder
• (1 Tsp.) Smoked Paprika
• (1 Tsp.) Ground Cumin
• (1/2 Tsp. (optional for heat)) Cayenne Pepper
• Salt and Pepper, to taste.
• (1 Cup) Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• (1/2 Cup) Sour Cream
• (2 Tbsp.) Fresh Chives, minced