You know what I hate? Well, it seems like a lot of things by sound of my posts at times, but that’s not totally true. I do hate one thing for sure, though. Expensive purses. Yep, I hate them. Sh*t like Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Gucci, or any of those brand names that I absolutely have no idea how to spell…yeah, I hate them. I’ve never been a brand name person. Maybe it’s because I can’t afford that kind of crap OR MAYBE it’s because I have a brain and I use it. What’s the point of an expensive purse? Most of the time, when you take it to a restaurant or bar, you end up having to put it on the floor since the table isn’t big enough. Do you know what’s been on the floor of that bar? I do. I’ve had friends that have peed on the floor while standing at the bar. Legit peed. Then I’ve had friends that have puked into their hands and threw it on the floor. This conversation isn’t about my selection in friends, so we’re moving past that. You’re telling me that paying over $500 for a purse (well, really over $30) makes sense when you may be drenching it in pee? That’s effing stupid.
And not only do our purses get dirty on the outside, but on the inside…oh dear lord. Well actually, most women probably don’t make quite as much of a mess as me, but I utilize my purse as a wod bag. While most women carry there make up, sunglasses, and Blackberry, I carry my PurePharma fish oil, my AgainFaster rope, my protein powder, shaker bottle, multiple headbands, 4 forks, usually some kind of container of meat, and Artisana coconut butter packets. Real lady like. Ok ok, I do have a wallet as well as a cherry chapstick in there, but that’s really to just make people think I have a least a few feminine qualities. It didn’t fool Jake when he looked in there at the gym, though. The guys I wod with can’t be fooled. They know I’m a dude.
So what do I do to thank them for appreciation my masculinity?! Make them chili. That’s a given, don’t you think? And chili with bacon in it just makes even more sense. It’s so weird chili has a name. All it really is is a bunch of crap all cooked up a big pot. Or saucepan like me. I don’t have a pot. Stupid.
Look at this fun little video from Again Faster.
Smoky Bacon Chili
- Yield: 4-5 1x
Ingredients
- 2–3 sweet potatoes (optional)
- 6 slices of bacon, cubed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (14) ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (8) ounce can of tomato sauce
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
This really ain’t that hard people. Check this out. I served my chili over sweet potatoes because I think I’m cool like that. So do it.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Poke holes in your sweet potatoes with a fork. Place on rack in oven and cook for about 30 minutes or until potato is soft and cooked through.
- Now pull out a large pot, add the cubed bacon and let cook down.
- While the bacon is cooking, chop all the veggies.
- When the bacon has browned and is a bit crisp, add garlic clove and veggies.
- Let cook for about 6 or so minutes, then add your ground beef and all the spices.
- Once the beef is browned, add your tomato sauce and fire roasted tomatoes.
- Mix well and let all the flavors meld together while cooking on low for the next 8 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.
- Then split open your sweet potato, pour your chili over it, and eat. Delicious
Thanks so much PCQ!! And I have absolutely no idea how I come up with recipes. I watch Chopped a lot. And know a lot of people who like food ALMOST as much as I do. They have good minds. But usually it's whatever is in my fridge and sometimes it works out 🙂
This is so good! I chop up my sweet potatoes into fries and eat it like chili fries!!! Used the fry instructions on this page: https://paleomg.com/bbq-chicken-burgers-with-crispy-sweet-potato-fries/
Dude great call on the sweet potato chili fries, was excellent
Juli!!! How are you? This was awesome!!! Just cooked it for four firefighters at the station they destroyed it. Love it, thank you. For what you do.
Ryan who?! Glad you and the firefighters liked it! Always love me some firemen!
I made this last night…SO FLIPPIN GOOD!!!
Good Kristen!! Glad you liked it!!
Sorry, Ryan Hammack, the guys love your cooking. Even though we seem to get calls during cooking, they like the crockpot and simmering recipes.
That’s awesome Ryan!! You can just send the single ones my way 😉
I’ve been looking at all your recipes this week and made this today for an afternoon of football. Was ridiculously delicous and now I have a food baby. I never thought of putting sweet potato with chili ! Thanks for the recipe !!
Sweet potatoes go with ANYTHING. period.
Seriously, Juli. I think I love you. I would marry you. If, I weren’t married, and you know, dug chicks. Thanks for this recipe. I LOVE IT!
lol you made me laugh out loud to this post and tell my roommate about it. thanks angela, glad you liked the recipe!
Glad to make you laugh. 🙂
I made this yesterday and it’s awesome! I love me some meat and bacon together or separate.
This kept me happy on Day 1 of my first Whole30 thanks!
Good!! Keep it up!
This is hands down the best chili I have ever had. The flavor was amazing and the sweet potato paired with it was genius. My boyfriend asked, after the first bite, if we could run to the store and pick up some more meat (had all the veggies on hand) to make more. Ha. I promised him I’d make a big batch this weekend so we can freeze it and so he can have it whenever he’d like. I linked your blog in mine, as well! Thanks!
That’s awesome!! I’m glad I’m making other peoples boyfriends happy lol. Thank you!
Just made this chili and it is awesome. It was a little too spicy for my significant other, but that means there is more for me!
I have been doing Crossfit for a year and just started eating paleo and your recipes rock! I didn’t know if I could hang with paleo, but with great recipes like this, I don’t feel like I am giving anything up. Keep up the great work. BTW – really enjoyed your video!
That’s awesome Sharyn! I’m glad I can help you out!