Description
This Easy Keto Chili is a low-carb, bean-free chili made with ground beef, vegetables, and bold spices. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight comfort food, it’s thick, hearty, and full of flavor. Great for keto, paleo, and low-carb lifestyles.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
3. Stir in diced bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
5. Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and let it cook uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
This chili thickens as it sits, making leftovers even better.
Feel free to swap beef with ground turkey or chicken.
For extra texture, add a handful of riced cauliflower near the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg