Gluten Free Paleo Elk Chili

This paleo elk chili is full of delicious flavor and is gluten free! This is a low carb version, however, you can add in beans if you like.

We are lucky enough to have friends who hunted last fall for an elk and shared some meat with us.  Even though the weather today in Phoenix is in the 90’s, I thought Elk Chili sounded yummy.  A cold front with rain is supposed to move in so this will be great as leftovers this week.  I did not grow up eating wild game so sometimes I am a little afraid of how it will taste.  Let me tell you that this was delicious! Our friends had it mixed with pork so I didn’t have to add any extra fat to it since elk is so lean.

My hubby, BIL, FIL, and daughter went along to help them spot the elk.  Sadly, we all had to go home before he shot it.  Thankfully, we still got to share the experience and family bonding time.   I am not a big wall-mount girl for game but I think our friends are going to mount this elk in their house. My hubby just hung a giant Wahoo mount on our wall and I have to say that I am glad he didn’t shoot the elk or our Wahoo would have had a friend!  Haha!

I tested the elk meat since it was mixed with pork at the processing facility with my Nima Partners Gluten Sensor. I just wanted to make sure there was no gluten in it. And thankfully it came back all smiles or no gluten.

I have been testing a lot of food with my Nima Sensor.  It’s a handy little device that detects gluten in food.  It has been eye-opening to see the amount of gluten I find in foods labeled gluten-free.

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If you want to make this chili and don’t have any elk meat on hand you can substitute ground beef. 

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Here’s What You Need To Make This Paleo Elk Chili:

• 2 lbs Elk meat ground
• 1 lb Ground beef
• 2 large Canned roasted tomatoes chopped
• 1 can Tomato Paste
• 2 Colored bell peppers chopped
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 1 Clove of Garlic chopped
• 1/2 box Beef stock or Bone broth
• 1 TBSP Chili Powder
• 1 TBSP Cumin
• 1 TBSP Flavor God Garlic Lovers seasoning
• 1 TSP Salt and Pepper
• 1 can Black and kidney beans Add if you want beans in your chili

Here’s How To Make It:

• Brown elk and or beef in multi cooker. Add seasoning.
• Add onions and cook until translucent.
• Add Peppers and garlic. Cook until soft.
• Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Add beans if you want to make the non Paleo version.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Cook on low in a multicooker for 4-6 hours.
• Garnish with fresh herbs, cheese, greek yogurt, or sour cream depending on your dietary needs.

I used this Paleo Elk Chili recipe to make Paleo Elk Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes!

You might want to try it if you have leftover Chili! 

HERE ARE SOME OTHER CHILI RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

White Bean and Chicken Chili– this is made in the Instant Pot!

​Gluten Free Vegan Chili– A delicious Meatless option! 

Gluten Free Paleo Elk Chili

Recipe by Goodness Gracious Gluten FreeCourse: Dinner, Lunch, SoupDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Elk meat ground
  1 lb Ground beef
  2 large Canned roasted tomatoes chopped
  1 can Tomato Paste
  2 Colored bell peppers chopped
  1 yellow onion chopped
  1 Clove of Garlic chopped
  1/2 box Beef stock or Bone broth
  1 TBSP Chili Powder
  1 TBSP Cumin
  1 TBSP Flavor God Garlic Lovers seasoning
  1 TSP Salt and Pepper
  1 can Black and kidney beans Add if you want beans in your chili

Directions

• Brown elk and or beef in multi cooker. Add seasoning.
  Add onions and cook until translucent.
  Add Peppers and garlic. Cook until soft.
  Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Add beans if you want to make the non Paleo version.
  Mix all ingredients together.
  Cook on low in a multicooker for 4-6 hours.
  Garnish with fresh herbs, cheese, greek yogurt, or sour cream depending on your dietary needs.

As Always,

Best Wishes for Gluten-Free Dishes!

XO,

Michelle