Description

This Keto Low Carb Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for those following a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Made with ground beef, diced tomatoes, green chiles, and a bold blend of spices, this chili is versatile and can be prepared using a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop method to suit your preferences and schedule.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Olive oil (just a bit for sautéing)
1/2 large onion (diced)
8 cloves garlic (minced)
2 1/2 lb ground beef
2 15-oz cans diced tomatoes (with liquid)
1 6-oz can tomato paste
1 4-oz can green chiles (with liquid)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 medium bay leaf (optional)

Instructions

Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a lightly oiled skillet, Dutch oven, or Instant Pot on sauté setting, cook the diced onion over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until translucent or up to 20 minutes for caramelized flavor. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until the meat is browned and fully cooked.
Combine Ingredients: Transfer the browned beef mixture into your slow cooker, Instant Pot, or keep it in the Dutch oven. Add the diced tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, green chiles with liquid, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are combined. If using, place the bay leaf in the center.
Cook the Chili: For Slow Cooker: Cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours.
For Instant Pot: Add 1 cup water or broth. Close the lid, stop sauté mode, and select “Meat/Stew” setting for 35 minutes. Allow natural pressure release if possible, else quick release.
For Stovetop: Cover the Dutch oven and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Final Steps: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed and enjoy your hearty keto chili.

Notes

For caramelized onions, increase sauté time to about 20 minutes.
Adding 1 cup of water or broth is recommended for the Instant Pot version to ensure proper pressure cooking.
If you prefer a thicker chili, simmer uncovered towards the end of stovetop cooking.
This recipe is naturally low in carbs and high in protein—great for ketogenic diets.
Bay leaf is optional but adds a subtle aromatic flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour (stovetop), 3-8 hours (slow cooker), 35 minutes (Instant Pot)
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: keto chili, low carb chili, slow cooker chili, instant pot chili, stovetop chili, ketogenic recipe, ground beef chili