One-Pot Starch-Free Chili (large batch)

Name: One-Pot Starch-Free Chili (large batch)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 lb ground beef; 3 cups mushrooms, chopped (white or baby bella); 2 cups yellow onion, chopped; 2 cups celery, chopped; 2 cups radishes, chopped; 2 cups bell peppers, chopped; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; ½ cup chili powder (*see recipe notes); 3 (15oz) cans tomato sauce; 1 (6oz) can tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth or water; 2 tsp cacao powder; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp coconut aminos; 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup); to taste sea salt

November 16, 2023 Janneke Phung

Comfort food at its finest (especially on chilly winter days)!

When I make this one-pot starch-free chili, I always make a large batch. Either I freeze leftovers in meal-sized portions or I throw in beans for the rest of the family to enjoy the chili alongside me. As posted, the recipe is large – you could adjust the amount to your preference, but I promise you’ll be making it again soon.

My favorite way to eat this chili is over a bed of lettuce and then I dress it up with whatever I have available: ripe avocado, fresh cherry tomatoes, shredded smoked cheese, etc. Don’t be put off by the odd ingredients – I promise it all works together.

One final note: This recipe tastes even better the next day as it allows the flavors to meld together beautifully!

Ingredients

ground beef		3 lb
mushrooms, chopped (white or baby bella)		3 cups
yellow onion, chopped		2 cups
celery, chopped		2 cups
radishes, chopped		2 cups
bell peppers, chopped		2 cups
garlic, minced		1 tbsp
chili powder (*see recipe notes)		½ cup
tomato sauce		3 (15oz) cans
tomato paste		1 (6oz) can
beef broth or water		1 cup
cacao powder		2 tsp
apple cider vinegar		1 tbsp
fish sauce		1 tbsp
coconut aminos		1 tbsp
honey (or maple syrup)		2 tbsp
sea salt		to taste

Directions:

Saute chopped onions in olive oil in a large pot (one that will hold all ingredients).
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Add chopped mushrooms, celery, radishes, bell peppers, garlic, and chili powder. Mix and cook for 5 minutes.
Add all remaining and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
Serve hot with your favorite garnishes.
Note: This recipe tastes even better the next day. Once cooled to room temperature, store in the fridge or split into meal-sized portions and freeze.

Recipe Notes:

For this recipe to be starch-free, it is important to have chili powder that doesn’t contain starchy ingredients. Check out this starch-free chili powder mix recipe.