Keto Chili (Low-Carb & Hearty Comfort Food)
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!
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
Optional toppings
- shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add onion, garlic, and diced bell peppers. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and spices; cook 1 minute to release flavor.
- Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, and zucchini. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning and serve with your favorite keto toppings.