Description
Easy Keto Chili is a bold, hearty, and comforting easy dinner packed with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, peppers, and rich chili spices without the extra carbs. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, quick dinner nights, healthy low carb food ideas, and cozy dinner ideas when you want something filling, simple, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz
1 can tomato sauce, 8 oz
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup sour cream, for topping
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 jalapeño, sliced, for topping
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth, then stir well.
6. Mix in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
7. Bring the chili to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
9. Serve hot with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and jalapeño slices on top.
Notes
Let the chili simmer uncovered so it thickens naturally and develops deeper flavor.
For a richer chili, use 80/20 ground beef and drain only the excess fat.
This chili tastes even better the next day, so it is great for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg