Dinner · Stovetop

Keto Chili (Low-Carb & Hearty Comfort Food)

Name: Keto Chili (Low-Carb & Hearty Comfort Food)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15); 2 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1 small onion (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 1 small zucchini (diced); 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes (no sugar added); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth; 2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional); Salt and black pepper to taste; shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro

This Keto Chili is rich, smoky, and deeply satisfying — packed with ground beef, spices, and flavor, but no beans or added sugar. Perfect for cold nights or meal prep!

Published and edited by Thomas for DailyKeto.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 6 Servings
Net carbs: 6.5g
Method: Stovetop

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Step 1

Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.

For this step: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15), 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

Step 2

Add onion, garlic, and diced bell peppers. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.

For this step: 1 small onion (diced), 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Step 3

Stir in tomato paste and spices; cook 1 minute to release flavor.

For this step: 2 tbsp tomato paste

Step 4

Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, and zucchini. Bring to a simmer.

For this step: 1 small zucchini (diced), 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes (no sugar added), 1 cup beef broth

Step 5

Reduce heat and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes until thickened.

Step 6

Adjust seasoning and serve with your favorite keto toppings.

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Calories: 462
Protein: 28.5g
Fat: 35.3g
Total carbs: 8.7g
Fiber: 2.2g
Sugar alcohol: 0g
Net carbs: 6.5g