Earlier this week it was cold and rainy and just seemed like a perfect time to make low carb chili. I’ve made this recipe a few times and it just comes out tasting super delicious every time I make it. Give it a try and see what you think.

Low Carb Chili
Adapted from: Chill on Food.com

• 1 quart water
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, mashed
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 bay leaves
• 6-8 oz Mushrooms, chopped
• 3/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped

1. Brown meat, drain off fat.
2. Chop onion and green pepper and sauté.
3. Chop mushrooms (or buy pre-chopped package) and sauté.
4. Add sautéed onion, green pepper, mushrooms and all remaining ingredients to the beef.
5. Bring to a boil, then simmer 2 hours.
6. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and chopped green onions on top.

Makes 6 servings.

Carb Count:
1 serving = 8.5 net carbs per serving

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