Low Carb Chili (No Beans!)

Quite possibly my favorite chili recipe (period.), this low carb chili is ridiculously delicious, especially considering how easy it is to make! Full of spices and simple pantry-staple ingredients, but completely bean-less, meaning you get a ton of flavor with a fraction of the carbs.

Why We Love This Recipe

1. It’s every bit as delicious as traditional chili but it’s made without any beans, so it’s perfect for anyone living a low-carb lifestyle. Looking for a keto chili? Omit the onions and you’ve got it!
2. Cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika meld with fresh onion, fresh garlic, and savory beef broth, giving the chili so much flavor. It’s not super spicy, though, so don’t let the chili powder scare you away!
3. Some chili recipes will have you simmering all day, but this low carb chili recipe puts dinner on the table in roughly 1 hour. I love a low-and-slow chili as much as the next person, but having a quicker option in your arsenal definitely has its benefits!
4. Meal prepping? This chili freezes beautifully, so don’t hesitate to stock your freezer with it! Make sure the chili’s completely cooled, then transfer it to a food-safe sealable freezer bag or a freezer-safe airtight container. If you’re using a bag, lay it in the freezer completely flat until the chili’s frozen. After that, you can rearrange as necessary while saving a ton of space!

Chef’s Tips

• Have some extra time on your hands? You can easily turn this into a Crockpot chili! You’ll still need the stovetop to sauté the onions and garlic and then brown the ground beef, but after that you can add everything (minus the toppings) the the slow cooker. Stir to combine, then cover and cook 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high. I recommend stirring the chili mixture every 30-60 minutes or so.
• For a boost of nutrients and a more robust flavor, use beef bone broth in place of traditional beef broth! Bone broth is loaded with nutrients, proteins, and collagen, and using it in your low carb chili (or any other recipe) is such an easy way to incorporate it into your diet. You can buy bone broth at most grocery stores, or you can make it right in your own kitchen. Our sister site, 40 Aprons, has great recipes for Instant Pot Bone Broth, Crockpot Bone Broth, and Stovetop Bone Broth. Something for everyone!

Be Sure to Check Out These Other Amazing Carb-Friendly Recipes!

• Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
• Chicken Savoy
• Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla-Less Soup (with Slow Cooker Option)
• Sausage & Egg Keto Breakfast Casserole
• Egg Roll in a Bowl with Creamy Chili Sauce
• Keto Smothered Pork Chops
• Deviled Egg Salad
• Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans

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5 from 12 votes

Low Carb Chili (No Beans!)

Prep: 15 minutes minutes

Cook: 45 minutes minutes

Total: 50 minutes minutes

This easy low carb chili is super satisfying, filled with hearty, flavorful ingredients and just the right amount of spice.

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8 servings

Ingredients

For the Low Carb Chili

• ▢ 1-2 tablespoons neutral oil avocado oil, olive oil, etc.
• ▢ 1 cup finely chopped onion white or red onion, approximately ½ of 1 medium onion
• ▢ 1 ½ tablespoons finely minced fresh garlic more or less to taste
• ▢ 2 pounds ground beef 85/15 recommended
• ▢ 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
• ▢ ¼ cup tomato paste
• ▢ ¼ cup chili powder more or less to taste
• ▢ 2 tablespoons ground cumin more or less to taste
• ▢ 1 tablespoon salt more or less to taste
• ▢ 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper more or less to taste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika more or less to taste
• ▢ 1 cup low-sodium beef broth

Serving Suggestions (All Optional)

• ▢ shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ chopped onion
• ▢ sour cream
• ▢ low carb cornbread or keto cornbread

Equipment

• large, heavy-bottomed pot or dutch oven
• large wooden spoon

Instructions 

• Place large, heavy-bottomed pot on stovetop over medium heat. When pot is warm, add 1-2 tablespoons neutral oil and heat oil until shimmering. While heating oil, occasionally tilt or swirl pot to distribute oil across entire surface.
• When oil is hot, add 1 cup finely chopped onion and 1 ½ tablespoons finely minced fresh garlic to pot. Sauté garlic and onions 3 to 5 minutes or until onions have softened, stirring often.
• Once onions have softened, add 2 pounds ground beef to pot. Cook ground beef, using wooden spoon to break ground beef up into small pieces, until meat is just browned.
• Carefully drain all liquid from pot, reserving ground beef, onions, and garlic.
• Return pot to heat and add 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with liquid, ¼ cup tomato paste, ¼ cup chili powder, 2 tablespoons ground cumin, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 cup low-sodium beef broth. Stir well to fully incorporate all ingredients.
• When ingredients are fully incorporated, reduce heat under pot to medium-low. Simmer mixture, uncovered, at least 20 minutes or until chili has thickened as desired.
• After simmering chili for desired length of time, taste chili and add chili powder, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and/or smoked paprika as desired. Stir well to incorporate any added ingredients.
• When satisfied with flavor of chili, portion chili into serving bowls. Top chili with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped parsley, or other toppings of choice. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Leftovers: Let any leftover chili cool completely, then transfer chili to airtight container. Refrigerate or freeze chili as needed. Refrigerated chili can be kept up to 1 week. Frozen chili can be kept up to 3 months. Defrost frozen chili in refrigerator overnight before reheating on stovetop or in microwave.
• Make it Keto: Omit chopped onion. To maintain flavor, replace chopped onion with ½-1 tablespoon onion powder, added in step 5 with other spices. Make sure diced tomatoes and tomato paste do not contain any added sweeteners.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 311kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 13g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Added Sugars: 0g | Erythritol: 0g | Allulose: 0g | Sugar Alcohols: 0g | Net Carbs: 8g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1271mg | Potassium: 809mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 5mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik