This keto chili recipe is the perfect chill-chasing dinner or lunch.
Low carb chili is made with seasoned ground beef and fresh veggies simmered in a rich tomato base for the best slow-cooked flavor that’s ready in minutes.
There Is So Much To Love About This Keto Chili Recipe
- Ground beef, onions, and garlic are combined for a savory and flavorful base.
- For a pop of color and added flavor peppers, and zucchini are tossed into the chili.
- The perfect measurement of seasonings adds aromatic warmth to the dish.
- It is finished off with tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, and paste for a rich and robust sauce.
Ingredients
Meat: Use lean ground beef if possible, and be sure to drain the fat.
Sauce: This recipe is all about the rich and robust sauce! Look for low-sodium and sugar free broth and tomato products.
Vegetables: Zucchini, bell peppers and diced onions bring a vibrant pop of color to this dish, but are equally as delicious.
Seasonings: Chili powder is the main seasoning in this recipe. Use store-bought or mix up a batch of this easy DIY chili powder to use in all your low carb recipes.
Variations
Add some ground pork to the beef for an extra juicy chili. Other proteins like turkey and steak are also delish in keto chili. Make a white chili using chicken and cream cheese instead of tomatoes for the sauce. Or omit the meat entirely for a vegetarian version.
Add a jar of low-sugar marinara or pizza sauce for a more hearty chili if you like.
Bump up the extra veggies and add sliced mushrooms, broccoli and cauliflower.
Spice it up with a zesty southwest blend for a more Tex-Mex flavor. It’s also delicious in this cheesy taco skillet, enchiladas, or even a buffalo chicken dip.
How To Make Keto Chili
- Cook beef, onion, and garlic in a large saucepan. Drain fat.
- Add vegetables and seasonings and cook until softened (recipe below).
- Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened.
- Garnish before serving.
Chili Making Tips
- The longer chili simmers, the thicker it gets and the more robust the flavor becomes. For an extra thick chili with a bump of fiber and antioxidants, stir in about half a can of pumpkin puree in Step 3. Adding extra beef broth will thin out the chili if it becomes too thick.
- If adding extra veggies, be sure they are cut into bite-sized pieces so a little bit of everything gets onto every spoonful!
- Top keto chili with sour cream, cheese, salsa, diced avocados, black olives, green chiles, or jalapenos.
Leftovers?
Keep leftover keto chili in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat portions on the stovetop or in the microwave. Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to one month and thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Keto Chili Goes Great With…
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Keto Chili Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 green pepper diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 1 small zucchini shredded
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large saucepan until no pink remains. Drain fat.
- Stir in peppers, zucchini, and chili powder. Cook until pepper begins to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, beef stock, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, then simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Garnish as desired.
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Notes
- Simmer chili on the stovetop to help thicken and intensify the flavors.
- Garnish as desired with toppings such as shredded cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos, and green onions.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for 4 days and in the freezer for 1 month.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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This looks amazing and I plan to try it.! I, personally, will add black soy beans for texture. In chili, they taste like the real thing, without all the carbs.
Let me know how it turns out Jeaneen, that sounds delicious!
Where do you find black soy beans? I have looked and looked. Awesome idea by the way!
can you tell me how big a serving is?
Turned out great!!!
The recipe makes 4 servings Joanne. Enjoy!
What is the size of a serving? 1c, 1 1’/2 c etc.?
Each serving is approximately one cup. Enjoy Alma!
16 carbs hard to believe is this correct? I would really like to try this recipe but am afraid of the number of carbs
Hi Vicky, this recipe does have 16 carbs per serving. The majority of these are coming from the tomato products (a 14 oz can of diced tomatoes has approximately 16 carbs and a cup of tomato sauce has approximately 13 carbs). For the most accurate information I recommend using an online calculator such as MyFitnessPal.
I saw that steak can be used. Could you please share how it can be done? Thank you very much
Hi Loan, you can cube and brown the steak in step one before proceeding.