32 Chili Recipes You’ll Crave - Paleo Grubs (2024)

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Slow cooking is the perfect way to ensure tender ingredients and depth of flavor. This spicy sweet potato chili is full of proteins and healthy fats, along with fiber-rich carbs.

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Set aside just 10 minutes in the morning to prep this white chicken chili, and you will come home to a creamy, satisfying meal which is packed with health-giving cruciferous vegetables.

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You don’t need meat to make a chili, as this recipe shows. Full of flavor and texture, this recipe uses garden vegetables and plenty of spices to create a filling, warming meal.

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For a chili that’s ready when you are, try this crock pot recipe which uses lots of vegetables as well as ground beef and spices, and gets tastier the longer it cooks.

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Cauliflower makes a great substitute for potatoes and other carbs, and it really does the job in this Instant Pot vegetarian chili which will be ready in around 15 minutes.

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Kids and adults alike love chili dogs, which makes it a great family-friendly option. This recipe even includes a ‘cheese’ sauce which is made using raw cashews and nutritional yeast flakes.

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Absolutely packed with protein, this particular chili recipe uses cubed chuck beef instead of ground for a more substantial meal, with deep flavors which develop beautifully over 6-8 hours.

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Using only healthy whole foods, this chili also offers a range of health benefits such as anti-inflammatory properties, and takes next to no time when cooked in the Instant Pot.

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High in protein and low in fat, this mild Instant Pot turkey chili is the ideal base for adding flavorsome toppings, such as avocado, scallions, or a scattering of cilantro.

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Chili doesn’t have to be made with ground beef. Try this warming recipe which includes chunky butternut squash, chipotle pepper, and Andouille sausages for a taste which is deliciously different.

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If you’re looking for an easy way to up yours and the family’s vegetable intake, this chili is made with chicken, pumpkin, and a powerhouse of fresh garden vegetables.

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Adjust the plethora of herbs and spices in this paleo chili recipe to suit, and you will have a tailor-made warming family dinner which cooks in under 30 minutes.

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While turkey adds protein to this dish, the emphasis is on the chunks of sweet potato which bulk up the meal perfectly, eliminating the need for beans of any kind.

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Red wine will elevate the flavors in this chili, making it rich, tasty, and filling. Nightshade-free, this recipe uses pumpkin puree instead, meaning it’s also suitable for those following the AIP diet.

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Add texture and substance to chili by using slightly more unusual ingredients such as fennel and shiitake mushrooms instead of beans. Top with sunchoke croutons for added flavor and crunch.

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Since beans are off-limits on the paleo diet, fill the taste-and-texture gap by swapping them for chopped zucchini and carrots. Tasty and nutritious, you won’t even notice the beans have gone.

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Sometimes a chili which is sweeter and less spicy is called for. Adding sweet potato to this recipe dampens down the heat, while the acorn squash ‘bowls’ add an unusual touch.

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The trouble with vegetables is that they can water down a recipe, but not so with the butternut squash in this chili, which adds bulk and texture in place of the beans.

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There are a lot of flavors going on in this recipe, but they all combine to make a deliciously warming chili. Use leftover pork or beef for an economical but flavorsome meal idea.

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Chili can have many unusual ingredients, and this one is more unusual than most. The raspberries add a sweet but subtle flavor, while the liver delivers a hit of vitamin B12.

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Chili isn’t generally edible without a fork, but these clever hand pies are made using grain-free pastry and filled with a ground beef chili, which makes them the perfect party food.

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If you want the taste of an all-day-cooking chili, but without waiting all day, turn to the Instant Pot for a low carb, paleo-compliant dinner which is bursting with slow-cooked flavor.

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Spiralizers have made it super easy to have healthy noodles with this Cincinnati chili, because the noodles are actually made from zucchini. Unsweetened cocoa powder completes the rich, flavorsome dish.

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Chili is full of vegetables, but this recipe has a fair serving of fruit, too. Diced pineapple adds a sweetness to this otherwise spicy dish, while the bacon gives it a delicious saltiness.

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You’ll be able to rustle up a tasty chili in just 10 minutes with this easy recipe. Use readymade salsa and spices, and nobody will ever know how simple it was.

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Beautifully colorful and full of flavor, the sweet potato and butternut squash in this recipe make a delicious alternative to beans, while the paprika adds a subtle hint of smokiness.

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If you like your chili really meaty, this recipe certainly rises to the challenge thanks to the elk and Italian sausage which slow cook for 8 hours to become meltingly tender.

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Pick up a forkful of this dinner and you’ll be in taste heaven, as the spiciness of the chili mingles with the sweetness of the potato for an all-in-one winter warming meal.

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For possibly the most flavorsome chili ever, try this paleo-friendly recipe. With chipotle pepper, chorizo, and ground beef, the flavors will deepen as they slow cook for the perfect family feast.

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Avocado slices are ideal for replacing the bulkiness of potato or rice, and they’re full of healthy fats, which makes this already-healthy recipe for beef chilli with bacon even better for you.

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If you love the taste of chili but want to switch things up a little, this chili verde is made with pork, tomatillos, and Anaheim peppers for a different but equally delicious taste.

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Put a Hungarian spin on an American/Mexican classic by combining chili with goulash. Using marbled round steak, this hybrid dish is made by adding Hungarian paprika along with chili and other spices.