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
Holy crap Juli – this chili is the bomb! Served mine over butternut squash. Delish! Thanks for yet another fab recipe.
Yummmm! Glad you liked it!
This was a fantastic and very easy recipe–my daughter said that having the chili over a sweet potato was almost like having chili over a piece of cornbread–one of my family’s former unhealthy favorites. The sweet and spicy was a great mix. Thanks for another great one!
that’s freaking awesome Sean, i totally agree with your daughter
I must say this chili was freaking awesome! I thought I wouldn’t like the chili over a sweet potato but it totally put it over the top for me! 😀 Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Glad you liked it Eileen!
This chili was delish! Thank you for sharing your paleo creations as well as your fresh humor! Truly though, even if your recipes sucked (which they don’t) your ability to articulate your thoughts is absolutely superb and completely entertaining 🙂
Wow, thank you so so much Kunoichimo, you have no idea how much I appreciate that 🙂
I love everything over sweet potatoes! One thing about expensive purses, all my friends have Coach bags, so in some weird moment I decided I wanted one too. Found a $20 one (about 20 years old) on craigslist. Then just found a Coach wallet for $2 at a thriftstore (seriously dirty, but cleaned up well.) I think it’s out of my system, and I’ll be giving them away to my neice.
I’m glad you’re over that now Heidi lol
Oh sooo yum!!! My entire family of five loved this!! That is rare!! This is definitely going to be on my weekly meal rotation!! Thanks so much for sharing!! I love reading your blog 🙂
That’s awesome Marisa! Glad you all liked it!
so. effin’. good.
glad you liked it!
First off, you’re a great blogger. I completely get your humor and sarcasm. It’s endearing and fun to read. Secondly … seriously, this chili was a party in my mouth. Strobe lights, disco ball, music … all of it! (OK, maybe no music, but the rest is true). I am 15 days into Paleo and have enjoyed every minute of it because I have your site to reference. I love your recipes – they are creative and delicious! Thank God for you, Juli. I can’t wait to buy my PaleOMG shirt and sport it around. 🙂
Send me a pic in your shirt when you get one!! Thanks so much for your support Michelle! Glad you liked the chili!!
Another awesome chili, my fiancé and i can’t go a week without making one of your recipes!
Awesome. https://plus.google.com/116024178482086387798/posts