Easy Low Carb Keto Chili
This easy low carb chili is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner. Made with beef, sausage, vegetables, and warm spices, it’s a simple bean-free meal the whole family can enjoy.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound mild or hot pork sausage
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 12-ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ to 1 cup beef broth optional
- shredded cheddar cheese for serving
- sliced avocado for serving
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook the onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and sausage to the pot. Break the meat apart as it cooks and continue cooking until browned and fully cooked through.
- If needed, carefully drain off some of the excess grease.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add ½ to 1 cup beef broth if you want a thinner chili.
- Bring the chili to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered or partially uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed.
- Serve warm with shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, sour cream, jalapeños, or green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can use mild sausage for a family-friendly version or hot sausage for extra spice.
- If the chili seems too thick, add a splash of beef broth while simmering.
- This chili tastes even better the next day.
- Top with cheddar cheese, avocado, sour cream, or jalapeños before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1055mg | Potassium: 921mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1827IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4mg
