Quick and Easy Keto Chili

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Are you ready to savor the fiery deliciousness of keto chili? Don’t miss out on this exciting adventure! Grab your apron, gather the ingredients, and let’s cook up a bowl of comforting and healthy chili.

Your taste buds will thank you, and your low-carb journey will reach new heights. Get ready to take that first spoonful and experience the mouthwatering flavors of keto chili. Let’s get cooking!

a bowl of keto chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and green onions

Whether you’re a chili connoisseur or new to a low-carb diet, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our tantalizing recipe. Get ready to indulge, embrace the heat, and take your taste buds on a flavor-packed ride!

What is Keto Chili?

Keto chili is chili without beans. The beans used in traditional chili recipes are not keto-friendly. If you’re following a keto diet, this low-carb keto chili is perfect.

I also have a Firehouse Chili Recipe that does contain beans if that is more your jam.

Why You’ll Love This Chili Recipe

  • Bold and Flavorful: Your family will love this easy keto chili recipe because it delivers bold and robust flavors. From the fragrant spices to the rich tomato base, every spoonful is a mouthwatering explosion of taste that will keep them coming back for more.
  • Low-Carb and Satisfying: Being on a keto journey doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or satisfaction; this low-carb chili recipe proves just that. Everyone will love that your keto chili is low in carbs but still provides a hearty and fulfilling meal that keeps them fueled and satisfied throughout the day.
  • Versatile and Customizable: You’ll appreciate the versatility of your keto chili recipe, which allows you to tailor it to your preferences. Whether you prefer it mild or extra spicy, with ground beef or turkey, or loaded with you favorite vegetables, your recipe offers endless possibilities to suit individual tastes and dietary needs.

What You’ll Need

How to Make Low-Carb Chili

  1. Sauté the onions & peppers over medium-high heat until the peppers are tender and the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and then sauté for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef and the salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is cooked thoroughly.
  3. Add the spices and the tomato paste. Stir. Cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes and the beef broth.
  5. Bring the chili to a boil and then reduce the temperature to simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
  6. Serve with your favorite toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, and green onions.
two bowls of keto chili dressed with all the toppings, sour cream, cheddar, and green onions

Directions for Slow Cooker Chili

  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef (or other meat) over medium heat until browned. Drain off excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Transfer the cooked meat, onion, and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, and diced green chilies (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
  5. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper over the mixture in the slow cooker. Stir again to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
  6. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. The longer cooking time will allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  8. Serve the chili hot with your desired toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

Directions for Instant Pot Chili

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and allow it to heat up.
  2. Add the ground beef (or other meat) to the Instant Pot and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain off excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the Instant Pot and sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  4. Turn off the sauté function.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, and diced green chilies (if using) to the Instant Pot. Stir everything together.
  6. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper over the mixture in the Instant Pot. Stir again to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
  7. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and make sure the pressure release valve is set to the sealing position.
  8. Select the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” setting on the Instant Pot and set the cooking time to 15 minutes on high pressure.
  9. Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully perform a quick pressure release by turning the pressure release valve to the venting position.
  10. Open the Instant Pot lid and give the chili a stir. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  11. Serve the chili hot with your desired toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
two bowls of low carb chili with a napkin and a spoon

FAQs & Expert Tips

What meat is best for chili?

The best meat for chili, hands down, is beef chuck. Ground chuck is best for a fast and easy chili. Cubed chuck roast is amazing; but, it will date a longer time to cook.

What beans are keto approved?

Because beans have a high carbohydrate count, they are not keto approved. Two exceptions are black soy beans and green mung beans. See the carb count of beans.

What To Serve With Chili

A cool crisp salad is always the perfect thing to serve with a bowl of chili. Here are a few of my favorite salads and salad dressing recipes.

You can also serve a low-carb corn muffin. I’m testing a low-carb Jalepeño and Cheddar muffin. This keto cornbread will be perfect for serving with chili and other low-carb soups.

More Low Carb Soup Recipe To Try

Dive into our collection of low-carb, keto-friendly soups.

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keto chili in a white bowl topped with sour cream, and onions

Keto Chili Recipe

by: Laura Reigel
Indulge in the hearty goodness of our flavorful keto chili, a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. This recipe combines premium ingredients, such as lean meat, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs and spices, to create a satisfying dish that's both low in carbs and high in flavor. Whether you're following a keto diet or simply looking for a wholesome meal option, our keto chili is a winner. Try it out and experience the best of taste and nutrition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 sevings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs ground chuck, or cubed chuck steak
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 pasilla chilis, diced
  • 3 anaheim chilis, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or granules
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder (affiliate link)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (affiliate link)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (affiliate link)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 28 ounces canned tomatoes (affiliate link)
  • 3 to 4 cups beef broth (affiliate link)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (affiliate link)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Toppings (optional)

  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • green onions
  • serrano chilis

Instructions
 

Stovetop Direction For Chili

  • Sauté the onions & peppers over medium-high heat until the peppers are tender and the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and then sauté for an additional
    1 medium onion, 2 pasilla chilis, 3 anaheim chilis, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Add the ground beef and the salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is cooked thoroughly.
    2 lbs ground chuck, 2 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Add the spices and the tomato paste. Cooke for a few minutes.
    3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Add the tomatoes and the beef broth.
    28 ounces canned tomatoes, 3 to 4 cups beef broth
  • Bring the chili to a boil and then reduce the temperature to simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning if needed.

Slow Cooker Direction For Chili

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain off excess fat.
  • Add the chopped onion, peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Transfer the cooked meat, onion, and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and the beef broth. Stir everything together.
  • Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper over the mixture in the slow cooker. Stir again to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. The longer cooking time will allow the flavors to meld together. Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings if needed.

Instant Pot Directions For Chili

  • Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and allow it to heat up.
  • Add the ground beef to the Instant Pot and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the Instant Pot and sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Turn off the sauté function.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and diced green chilies to the Instant Pot. Stir everything together.
  • Sprinkle the chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the mixture in the Instant Pot. Stir again to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
  • Close the lid of the Instant Pot and make sure the pressure release valve is set to the sealing position.
  • Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" setting on the Instant Pot and set the cooking time to 15 minutes on high pressure.
  • Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully perform a quick pressure release by turning the pressure release valve to the venting position.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid and give the chili a stir. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  • Serve the chili hot with your desired toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

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Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 198mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg
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