Low Carb Chili -Simple Keto Chili Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (2024)

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Low Carb Chili Recipe

I can’t believe I haven’t shared this low carb chili recipe with you yet! It was totallyaccidental,so I hope you can find it in your chili-loving heart to forgive me. I’ve been making this low carbchili recipe and a few variations of it since I first started low carb.

Chili was always one of my favorite dishes so I had to find a way to incorporate into my low carb life. After messing with a few recipes I had I finally was able to get the perfect low carb to flavorful ratio.

We bet you’ll like our mouth watering low carbSlow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup.

Flavorful Low Carb Chili

When I first started testing chili recipes I was doubtful I’d be able to keep the same tasty flavors I knew and loved. But boy did it turn out to be rich and delicious. It blew my mind!

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This literally has the same flavor of my beloved chili, but totally low carb and high protein. Thanks!!
– Rachel

When it comes down to it, the main punch comes from the seasoning that it’s name derives from – chili powder. When added to the ground beef, onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, and celery, your in chili heaven.

How to Make Keto Chili in 3 Easy Steps

Brown the meat in a fry pan.
Throw in the veggies to let it all sizzle.
Move it over to a large pot to finish things up.

I’d totally consider putting this together in a slow cooker. But I’d mix everything in the pan first then incorporate it into the Slow Cookers instead of a large pot.

I bet it would bring all the flavors together really nicely!

Please let us know what you think of this recipe with a rating!

Looking for more tasty recipes from The Low Carb Diet? Try our Low Carb Sloppy Joes.

4.07 from 115 votes

Low Carb Chili

Super easy to make and full of the classic chili flavor you love.

CourseEntree

CuisineAmerican

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 348 kcal

Author Andres Regalado

Ingredients

1.25lbground beef
8oztomato paste
1 1/2tomatoeschopped
1red bell pepperchopped
2/4cuponionchopped
2celery stickschopped
1 1/2teaspoonscumin
1 1/2teaspoonchili powder
1/2teaspoonpepper
1 1/2teaspoonssalt
3/4cupwateradd more if needed

Instructions

Brown meat in fry pan. Once almost finished, drain off fat and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt over meat.
Add onions and peppers to pan and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
Combine cooked meat, onions, peppers, tomatoes, celery, water, and tomato paste in large pot.
Stir spices into pot. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low-medium and let simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so.

Recipe Notes

NET CARBS: 5.17g

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Chili

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Shoshanna says
January 13 at 12:10 am
Yum, my whole family will enjoy this recipe. Thanks!
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Leigh says
January 13 at 2:05 am
Hi Andres!
Love your recipes, thank you :-)) I don’t know if you need any suggestions or requests, but I do have a couple I’d love to see.
I like the low carb caramel sauce, so perhaps a LC chocolate sauce?
And of course, everyone loves brownies! Perhaps the ultimate brownie?
In any case, keep up the great work, love your blog!
Leigh
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Debby Sumwalt says
January 13 at 2:36 pm
Andres I am excited about this chili recipe! I appreciate all the work you put into this site, so that LC people like me, and many others, can benefit. Love your recipes/stories/pictures.
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- Andres Regalado says
  January 20 at 4:05 pm
  Thank you for the kind words, Debby! Hope you enjoy this recipe and continue to come back for more 🙂
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Ashley says
January 18 at 8:09 pm
What brand of tomato paste did you use/recommend? I was wondering if there is a better low carb tomato paste than the one I used.
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Taz says
January 19 at 5:35 pm

Andres, this looks amazing. I have been hungry for chili and I can’t wait to make it. I just checked and I have everything to put it together! Woo-hoo, can’t wait to enjoy a bowl.
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- Andres Regalado says
  January 20 at 4:06 pm
  It was delicious! Hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I did 🙂
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Cyn says
March 13 at 11:11 am

Have been dying for some chili, and this is exactly what I wanted…I can live without the beans in this one!
Thanks for this simple but luscious fulfilling chili Recipe! And I LOVE red peppers, so glad you used them! Thanks, I will be back to see MORE of your recipes and maybe add a few of my own!
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- Assistant Becca says
  April 2 at 12:59 pm
  We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe!
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Martha says
March 28 at 2:10 pm

I love you site. Thank you for sharing your experiences, and tips, and revipes. I was asked to follow a low carb diet by my doctor, so I can loose about 30 lbs. I need surgery.
I love the way I’m feeling on this diet, and want to make it my life style, even after surgery.
Again thank you!
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- Assistant Becca says
  April 2 at 12:50 pm
  Thank you so much for leaving a comment. We’re glad that you’re enjoying the recipes. Best of success with your endeavors to get and stay healthy!
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Michele says
April 6 at 6:30 pm
Can this be frozen?
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Katie K says
January 15 at 7:54 pm

Wow! Thanks so much for cutting through the chase on this for us. I too have tried to find a low carb chili that tastes as good as the carb version with no luck. I’ve followed your recipe exactly and am just dying to try it! Got another hour or so to cook but I had to taste and it’s wonderful already! Keep up the good work!
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tberryfine says
October 3 at 10:27 pm
This was awesome!! I used one large tomato and a can of diced tomatoes – believe the carbs balance out. Could you more chili powder or a jalapeño you kick it up a notch. Added sour cream and shredded cheese. This recipe is a keeper!!
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madalin says
October 17 at 2:50 am

Look so delicious!!! I want to eat all of this at the first moment when I see them.Thank you for sharing these food.
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Rachel says
April 11 at 11:53 pm

This literally has the same flavor of my beloved chili, but totally low carb and high protein. Thanks!!
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Pam Nobles says
April 23 at 5:51 pm

This is truly delicious!
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- Andres Regalado says
  April 24 at 10:20 pm
  I’m really glad you enjoyed it as much as you did!
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Tami says
April 24 at 10:42 pm

It was just so simple and delicious!
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Mikey says
April 24 at 10:42 pm

Easy low carb chili I can make while meal prepping other meals for the week. Nice andres.
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Veronica says
April 24 at 10:46 pm

Just tried this recipe! It reminded me of my mothers amazing chili recipe. Thanks!!!
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Cristian says
April 25 at 10:42 pm

Made this for my roommates who aren’t on low carb and they all loved it!! Couldn’t even tell!
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jacci doyle says
May 17 at 11:29 am
Is the recipe 1 1/2 cups of tomatoes? or 1 and 1/2 tomatoes? My daughter has PCOS and is on the KETO diet and just sent this recipe to me to make for supper. Thanks
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Hope says
July 1 at 6:41 pm

I have a question, what is considered a serving size for this recipe?
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- Andres Regalado says
  July 17 at 9:15 pm
  It’s about 1/6 of what the recipe makes. I hope you give the recipe a try and enjoy it 🙂
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Sondra says
November 26 at 2:03 pm

YUM! I made this with 2 Lbs ground turkey and increased the spices to 2 tsp each. It’s so very good!
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Keshia says
January 1 at 3:34 pm

I followed this recipe, but with a few variations. I used ground turkey instead of ground beef and I only used 6oz of tomato paste instead of 8oz. I’m not sure if using the ground turkey is keto friendly or not, but I don’t eat much red meat. Today was my first time cooking chili, and it turned out great! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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Kim says
February 3 at 10:09 am
Question…..is 5.17 carbs for the entire recipe or per serving????new to keto….
Thanks
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- T.W. says
  April 26 at 1:04 am
  If you look at the Nutrition Facts box, it says “Amount Per Serving.” Hope that helps!
  This looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it!
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Megan says
September 4 at 12:03 pm

Great chili. I’ve made it many times. I’m not a fan of chunky tomatoes/seeds so I use a can of tomato sauce or tomato puree instead. I also add more water.
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Linda Z says
October 17 at 4:21 pm

Just made it and WOW it’s fantastic!!!
Easy to make and delicious.
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Low Carb Chili -Simple Keto Chili Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (2024)

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Is it OK to eat chili on a low-carb diet? ›

Classic bean-based chili is not keto-friendly, as beans are high in carbohydrates. Luckily you can still make a keto-friendly chili without the beans. All of the traditional chili spices, such as chili powder, ground cumin and smoked paprika, are great flavor-boosters for keto foods.

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Xanthan Gum: Xanthan gum is a common thickening agent used in many low-carb and keto recipes. ...
Vegetable Puree: You can thicken your chili by blending or pureeing vegetables like cauliflower, zucchini, or pumpkin.

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Chili without beans, with meat, homemade (1 cup) contains 12.8g total carbs, 8.1g net carbs, 10.6g fat, 16.6g protein, and 206 calories.

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What is a low-carb bean substitute for chili? ›

Here are my favorite bean substitutes for chili: Ground meat: adding extra meat to a chili recipe is an excellent low-carb bean substitute for chili. You'll want to add ½ lb of ground beef, turkey, or chicken per can of beans. Chopped veggies: cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and butternut squash are terrific too!

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Diet Dr. Pepper is extremely keto-friendly because it is free from any carbs. It's sweetened with aspartame which doesn't interfere with ketosis.

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Some studies have indicated that the consumption of chilli-containing foods can influence iron absorption and affect serum insulin and glucose concentrations, which may help to alleviate diabetes or prediabetes.

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What can I use instead of flour to thicken sauce keto? ›

Here is your handy-dandy little cheat sheet for what keto and low carb thickeners to use when:

Konjac Flour (aka Glucomannan powder) : This is ideal for thickening gravies, sauces, soups, and other hot dishes. ...
Xanthan Gum : This is best used to provide structure to keto baked goods.

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Is it better to use cornstarch or flour to thicken chili? ›

Adding flour directly into the chili will create lumps. Instead, make a slurry by mixing one tablespoon of cold water with one tablespoon of cornstarch. If you're using all-purpose flour, double the amount of water. Stir in the cornstarch slurry, evenly distributing it throughout the chili.

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Should chili be thick or soupy? ›

Traditionally, we expect a robust, spicy base, meat and/or beans, perhaps some bonus veggies, and a thick, rich consistency. Unlike soups, which are brothy, or even bisques, which are creamy yet thinner, chili is meant to be more stew-like; it's a definite stick-to-your-ribs creation.

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Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

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How many carbs are in 1 cup of homemade chili with beans? ›

Chili with beans and meat, homemade (1 cup) contains 23.5g total carbs, 16.3g net carbs, 9.1g fat, 18.2g protein, and 242 calories.

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Put simply, carb blockers are exactly what they sound like. By inhibiting the digestion of starchy carbs, white kidney bean extract can cut the amount of carbs absorbed in the intestines by up to 66%.

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Mushrooms. Cooked mushrooms are low in carbs and calories and can be used in place of beans in soups, stews, and chili to drastically reduce their carb counts.
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Low Carb Chili -Simple Keto Chili Recipe - The Low Carb Diet (2024)

Low Carb Chili Recipe

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Is it OK to eat chili on a low-carb diet? ›

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