This isn’t your average chili recipe, it’s keto friendly meaning there are no beans. My husband played around with flavors and seasonings to get this right and good for the ketogenic diet. You can always change it up a bit to how you like it such as making it more spicy or less spicy along with different seasonings. This keto chili recipe was a hit with our family and are even great for keto chili dogs. 

You can top this chili off with some shredded cheese and even make some pita or cheese chips to dip the chili in. This recipe was created on the stovetop but you could also make it in a crock pot or an instant pot if you’re in a pinch. However you make it, it’s the perfect comfort dish to make. 

Keto Chili Recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs 80/20 beef
2 16 oz cans Rotel diced tomatoes 
8 oz tomato paste
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 tsp garlic salt
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp onion salt
1 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 large onion, diced
1 tsp Cayenne powder (optional)

Stovetop Directions

In a pot brown meat on medium heat. Once meat is browned, drain meat.

Chop the onion into fine pieces. Then add onions in with the meat and cook until the onions are soft.

Chop the roma tomatoes into pieces and add the roma tomatoes and add the diced tomatoes.

Add 1 cup water and add tomato paste.

Cook on low for one hour on stove until thickened.

Crockpot Directions

Chop the onion and roma tomatoes.

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours.

Instant Pot Directions

Chop the onion and roma tomatoes.

Combine all ingredients in an Instant Pot and cook for 10 minutes on high pressure.

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Keto Chili Recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs 80/20 beef
• 2 16 oz cans Rotel diced tomatoes 
• 8 oz tomato paste
• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp onion salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 large onion, diced
• 1 tsp Cayenne powder (optional)

Instructions

Stovetop Directions

1. In a skillet on medium heat brown meat. Once meat is browned, drain meat.
2. Chop the onion into fine pieces. Then add onions in with the meat and cook until the onions are soft.
3. Transfer the skillet mixture to a large pot and put on medium heat. 
4. Chop the roma tomatoes into pieces and add the roma tomatoes and add the diced tomatoes.
5. Add 1 cup water and add tomato paste.
6. Cook on low for one hour on stove until thickened.

Crockpot Directions

1. Chop the onion and roma tomatoes.
2. Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours.

Instant Pot Directions

1. Chop the onion and roma tomatoes.
2. Combine all ingredients in an Instant Pot and cook for 10 minutes on high pressure.

Yes, you can freeze it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 months. Make sure you don’t leave the chili out for more than 2 hours at a time cause it can grow bacteria.  To reheat from frozen, thaw out for an hour in the fridge. Put it in a pot over medium heat and cover. Once it boils turn temperature down and serve immediately. 

If you’re looking for other Keto recipes to make, check out this large variety from sides dishes, appetizers, breakfast, main dishes and dessert here!