About Me

Starting a blog was essential for me. I have been eating Paleo for over 2 years now! In addition to experimenting daily with new recipes, I am an interior designer and own a HUGE consignment store in Kalamazoo, MI. I am also an avid gardener and treasure hunter. Did I mention I love a great bargain?! A piece of furniture that needs a coat of paint, or a found object that screams to be repurposed. "Reuse, repurpose and recycle" is not just a cliche, it is a way of life! I have searched for a word that encompasses MY life. Maybe it has not yet been created. Maybe this blog will help me find it.

Sunday, January 27, 2013

The Best Chili EVER...and it's Paleo!

Ingredients:
1 lb ground pork
1/2 lb bacon, cubed
1 sweet onion, diced
1 red sweet mini pepper, diced
1 orange sweet mini pepper, diced
1 yellow sweet mini pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14) oz can Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes (don't substitute brands!)
2 (8) oz cans Muir Glen Tomato Sauce
1 T garlic powder
1 T chili powder
2 T SMOKED Paprika
2 t cumin
salt/pepper to taste

Cook down bacon in a large pot.
While the bacon is cooking, cut your veggies.  I use the three different colored peppers, but use what you have.
When the bacon is crisp, drain the bacon grease, then add veggies.
Let cook about 6 minutes.
Add pork and spices.
Once pork is brown, add tomatoes and tomato sauce.
Mix well and simmer for at least 8 minutes (I let it go for an hour or so).
Optional: Serve with a scoop of my paleo guacamole right in your chili and some homemade sweet potato fries!  Or, pour chili and guac into a cooked sweet potato.
YUMMY!

This recipe doesn't make very much.  I always double, triple or more!


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