When I was a personal health cook, 5 Ingredient Low-Carb Paleo Green Chili was a favorite. I always felt kind of guilty that such an easy dish got so much praise, but they loved it!
5 Ingredient Low-Carb Paleo Green Chili
I love 5 Ingredient Low-Carb Paleo Green Chili because it is so quick and versatile. It is a great meal to utilize random veggies you need to use up, super fast and easy, great leftover, and even makes a great DIY Dehydrated Dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground meat
- 2 tsp salt 1 teaspoon per lbs of meat
- 1 jar Green Salsa
- 1 pound veggies chopped (see note)
- 1 lime
Instructions
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In a large skillet brown meat with salt.
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Add meat, salsa, and veggies to a slow cooker.
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Cook on LOW about 6 hrs or HIGH for about 4 hours.
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Serve with lime.
Recipe Notes
This can also be cooked on the stovetop if short on time
Note about veggies
- Almost any combination of about 1 pound works in this recipe.
- Veggies such as onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, cabbage, zucchini, and cauliflower work great. (most kids happily eat cauliflower rice in stews)
- If your kids are particular in a picky mood try pureeing salsa and veggies for a smooth texture.
- I like to keep the veggies raw and serve on top of the chili, like a salad. (A trick I learned from Life-Changing Solmolian Chicken Soup)
Optional Add-Ins
- Beans (if not paleo or low-carb)
- Bone broth
Optional Garnich
- Lime- technically optional, but it adds so much to this dish!
- Cilantro
- Green onions
- Cheese
- Sour cream
DIY Dehydrated Dinner Notes
- If you will dehydrate this meal, do not add extra liquid and cook on the stovetop.
- After browning the meat, add salsa directly to the pan to simmer off extra liquid.
- Add vegetables after simmering meat mixture with salsa and only lightly cook.
- If adding beans, mash them up first to aid in better re-hydrating.