This recipe includes two things that I’m a big fan of, easy crock-pot (and Instant Pot) meals and homemade chili! I love being able to quickly toss some fresh ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning. Then have a hearty meal by the end of the day. This beanless chili recipe is on a weekly rotation in our house.
This is a meal that really brings our small family together, especially on cold days! We usually look forward to it all day as it simmers in the crock-pot. The smell of the chili as it fills the house is also a wonderful thing. You can smell the onion and bell peppers all throughout the house.
It’s simple to make this keto friendly recipe and will only take 15 minutes to prep. Start by browning the ground beef and sausage in a large pan. Use a wooden spoon to break up the clumps. Drain the meat and reserve half of the drippings.
Transfer the drained meat into the slow cooker and add the bell pepper, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, other ingredients. Stir to combine. Cook 6-8 hours on low – you’ll know it’s ready when the veggies are soft.
Top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, green onions, sour cream, and/or sliced jalapenos. I also like to make our Cheddar Jalapeño Keto Cornbread Muffins as a compliment to the chili
If you have an instant pot I have added the instructions below to make this recipe in 40 minutes!
Keto Chili Instant Pot Cooking Instructions: Ready in 40 Mins!
Prep time: 5 mins / Cook Time: 35 Mins / Total: 40 Mins
Press the “Sauté” button on the Instant Pot.
Add the ground beef and sausage to the pot and cook until brown.
Once the meat is browned set Instant Pot to “keep warm/cancel”.
Add the remaining ingredients (plus add an additional 1/3 cup of water (so 2/3 c total water) if you’re using a Instant Pot® Duo™ Nova – to avoid the burning – the original instant pot as shown in the video doesn’t require the extra water) into the Instant Pot and mix well. (No need to remove liquids as instructed in crock pot cooking method),then cover and lock the lid. Make sure the steam valve is closed.
Select Bean/Chili setting (30 mins)
Once the chili is done, the Instant Pot will automatically switch to the “Keep Warm” mode. Allow the pressure to release naturally or use the quick release.
Stir chili before serving!
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Storing the chili
We usually get 2-3 meals out of this chili recipe and you can double up if you want more. This recipe is great for meal planning for the week. Make sure to store in a refrigerator safe dish, I would recommend using a glass dish to prevent staining.
You can freeze this chili and it will last for weeks. Use freezer bags and portion them out properly so that you only warm-up what you plan to eat. When heating up, just pop in the microwave to heat to your desired temp.
Macros will vary depending on the brands that you purchase, so be sure to look for the lowest carb options with the tomato paste, diced tomatoes in tomato sauce, and sausage.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
🔪Prep 15mins
🔥Cook 8hrs
⏱Total 8hrs15mins
🍽Yield 6 people
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Ingredients
6 people
Instructions
5 steps
In a large pot, brown the ground beef and sausage using a wooden spoon to break up the clumps. Drain the meat, reserving half of the drippings.
Transfer the drained meat into a slow cooker. Add the reserved drippings, bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and water and mix well.
Place the lid on the crockpot, set on low, and cook for 6-8 hours, or high for 5 hours, until veggies are soft.
Serve topped with shredded cheese, green onions, sour cream, and/or sliced jalapenos.
Is chili keto-friendly? 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.
Instead of adding water to your chili, add some more flavor with chicken or beef broth, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, or even beet or wine. Each one of these options brings out different notes and levels of sweetness that will enhance your culinary creation.
Among these, black soybeans and green beans have the lowest carbs, potentially making them better for a keto diet. On the other hand, chickpeas, pinto beans, and navy beans have high carbs. You might want to avoid these if you're strictly following a keto diet.
An earlier study has shown that chilli consumption helps lower the heart rate and reduces the amount of insulin required to control blood sugar. According to researcher Sibella King the benefits may be even more pronounced for those with lifestyle-related diabetes.
Almond flour makes a great thickener for a sauce but don't expect it to act the same as traditional flour. You'll need to cook off excess liquid to achieve a thicker consistency. For a smoother sauce, puree mixture after cooking.
Easy-to-access alternatives are wheat flour, arrowroot flour, and rice flour. These are good alternatives to cornstarch because they are more nutritious and contain fewer carbohydrates and calories. Xanthan and guar gum are much stronger thickeners than cornstarch, but they can be harder to obtain and use.
A quick and easy paleo-friendly way to add more thickness to your soups is to grind down 1-2 cups of nuts. Use cashews, peanuts, almonds, or any other nuts that you have at home. Almond flour is also a commonly available substitute that you can find in almost any grocery store today.
It's Skinny rice is also known as shirataki rice. Like It's Skinny pasta, It's Skinny rice has ZERO carbs in a 1 cup serving and only 9 calories in the entire two-serving bag! That's right!
Traditional corn tortillas and flour tortillas are not keto friendly. They are primarily made of carbs and contain very little fiber. They also are made of corn and flour, two ingredients not suitable for a keto diet. Luckily, making your own is so easy and they are keto friendly!
Beans and non-vegetable fillers such as rice and pasta are not allowed." If that sounds a bit uptight, the ICS's Homestyle Chili competition defines chili as: "any kind of meat, or combination of meats, and/or vegetables cooked with beans, chili peppers, various spices, and other ingredients.
Cocoa powder has earthy undertones that play well with the spices found in chili. You don't need a lot of it either. If you're making a big pot, 1 to 2 tablespoons will be all you need. Add it with your liquid ingredients and simmer for as long as you can to maximize flavor.
A cup of strong, brewed coffee will work wonders for your pot of chili, imparting a deep, roasted flavor that will make the chili taste like it simmered away all day long. For maximum flavor, reduce the coffee along with a blend of tomato paste, aromatic veggies and spices like we do in our Spicy Vegetarian Chili.
How many carbs are in chili? Most chilis are high in carbs, around 20+ net carbs. Even no-bean chili can be 12+ net carbs! This keto chili has only 8.5 net carbs, though, so it's a keto-friendly recipe.
Other studies show that chili peppers can increase metabolism and help you burn off the calories you do eat. While eating them by themselves may not lead to a significant change in your weight, using them with your doctor-approved weight loss plan may help you see results more quickly.
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