Mouthwatering Keto Chili
It's always the perfect time to enjoy a warm bowl of chili, and with this Keto Chili Recipe, you won't have to worry about breaking your keto or low-carb diet. Made with ground beef, peppers, spices, and tomatoes, this low-carb chili is a family favorite.
Servings: 8
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 small onion diced
- 10 oz can Rotel Tomatoes
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/4 tablespoon cumin
- 2 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 28 oz beef broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped optional
- 3 tbsp butter optional
Instructions
- Put your ground beef into the saucepan. Turn on the heat to medium. Use a spatula or a spoon to break the beef into smaller pieces as it cooks. Also, toss in the diced onion and minced garlic. If you like green peppers, chop them up and add them too.2 lbs 80/20 ground beef, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 small onion, 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- After the beef is brown and cooked, you can use a strainer to get rid of some of the extra fat if you want. But if you like the flavor, you can skip this step.
- Add the beef broth, Rotel Tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt/pepper, and curry powder (if you're feeling adventurous) to the saucepan. If you're using butter, toss it in, too.10 oz can Rotel Tomatoes, 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, 1 1/4 tablespoon cumin, 2 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 28 oz beef broth, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tsp pepper, 3 tbsp butter
- Turn up the heat a bit and let everything come to a boil. It will start to bubble. Reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until chili reaches desired thickness. The chili will thicken as it simmers.
- Lower the heat so it's just simmering. That means it's gently bubbling, not a rolling boil. Leave it like this for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. The chili will thicken as it simmers, and all the flavors mix together to make it taste amazing.
- After it's simmered for a while, taste a spoonful. If you want it spicier, you can add red pepper flakes and hot sauce. If it needs more salt or pepper, sprinkle some in.1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- If desired top each bowl with sour cream, grated cheese, and jalapenos.
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Notes
Variations to this recipe:
- Crockpot Option: Most of the time, I make my chili on the stovetop, but if you prefer, use a slow cooker. Add your browned beef and other ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours; you want to reduce the beef broth as it won’t cook down in the crockpot like it would on the stove.
- Bring on the Heat: If you like your chili hot, you can always add jalapeños, hot sauce, crushed red peppers, or more chili powder to this chili keto recipe.
- Instant Pot Keto Chili Version: If you love cooking in the Instant Pot, check out this Instant Pot Keto Chili Recipe.
- Swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or ground sausage
- Add additional seasonings such as oregano and paprika.
- A tablespoon of tomato paste can add a bit of boldness to the flavor
- Add additional veggies like riced cauliflower, green beans, zucchini, and red bell peppers, to name a few options
- A tablespoon of salsa adds a nice bit of added flavor
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Freshly Grated cheddar cheese
- Sliced avocados
- Chives
- Jalapenos
- Hot Sauce
- Avocado
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 6mg