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    Home » Recipes » Less than 10 carbs per serving

    Published: Mar 2, 2012 · Last Updated: Nov 6, 2022 by Kyndra Holley

    Slow Cooker Kickin' Keto Chili

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    Low Carb Chili - All the amazing flavors of chili, without the beans.  I think you will find that you don't miss them at all.

    This Slow Cooker Kickin' Keto Chili is so good that you won't even miss the beans. Top it with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions for the ultimate in low carb comfort food

    a closeup of a bowl of chili, topped with cheese, sour cream and green onions
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    Ingredients in Keto Chili
    Ingredient Notes
    How to make Keto Chili
    Step by Step Directions
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Recipe Tips and Variations
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    Slow Cooker Kickin’ Keto Chili

    Ingredients in Keto Chili

    ingredients for slow cooker chili - ground beef, onion, celery, tomatoes, jalapeños, Worcestershire, tomatoes, seasonings.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Ground Beef: For this keto chili recipe, I like to use a leaner ground beef - about 93/7, but you can go up to 80/20. You will just want to be sure to drain the excess grease so that you do not end up with an oily chili. (more keto ground beef recipes)
    • Red Onion: red onion are milder and slightly sweeter than red onions. You can use any type of onion you have on hand for this slow cooker chili recipe. (Try my Pickled Red Onion Recipe)
    • Celery: The celery adds some heartiness and body to the chili.
    • Tomatoes: For this recipe I used both stewed tomatoes and diced tomatoes with green chilis. This is a very flexible recipe. You can use whole peeled tomatoes, diced, fire roasted, or stewed.
    • Jalapeños: When I make chili, I like to use my homemade Pickled Jalapeños because they aren't as hot as fresh, raw jalapeños and they add a nice burst of acidity to the recipe.

    How to make Keto Chili

    skillet with ground beef, red onions, garlic, and seasonings

    Step by Step Directions

    STEP 1: Heat slow cooker on low setting. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, half of the onions, half of the garlic, and salt and pepper. Once the beef is browned, drain excess grease from pan.

    slow cooker with cooked ground beef, celery, onions, garlic, tomatoes, jalapeños, Worcestershire sauce to make beanless chili

    STEP 2: Transfer ground beef mixture to slow cooker.  Add remaining onions, garlic, celery, jalapeños, tomato paste, tomatoes and chilies (with liquid), stewed tomatoes (with liquid), and Worcestershire sauce.

    Slow Cooker Kickin Chili | Peace Love and Low Carb

    STEP 3: Add all the seasonings - , chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, and bay leaf.

    Slow Cooker Kickin Chili | Peace Love and Low Carb

    STEP 4: Stir until all ingredients are well combined.  Cook on low 6-8 hours.

    Slow Cooker Kickin Chili | Peace Love and Low Carb

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can this be made on the stovetop?

    Yes. To convert this chili recipe from slow cooker to stove top just use a dutch oven instead of a skillet to cook the ground beef and follow the same steps as the slow cooker directions. Once you have added all the ingredients, bring to a boil over medium high heat and then reduce the heat to low, cover and let simmer, stirring frequently for an hour.

    Are there any low carb beans?

    Many bean varieties are very high in fiber and fairly low in net carbs when spread across an entire recipe. For example: (per ½ cup serving) black beans - 13g net carbs, black soy beans - 16g net carbs, lime beans - 13g net carbs, pinto beans - 15g net carbs, navy brans - 14g net carbs.

    a cast iron skillet full of low carb chili, hot dogs, topped with a low carb cheesy biscuit topping

    Recipe Tips and Variations

    • Storage: Store leftover keto chili in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can store leftovers in the freezer for up to 2 months.
    • Reheating: This beanless chili reheats really well in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the slow cooker. 
    • Leftovers: Use the leftover low carb chili to make this Low Carb Chili Dog Pot Pie Casserole, or a chili cheese omelet or chili cheese egg muffins.
    • Reheating: This beanless chili reheats really well in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the slow cooker. 
    • Add cocoa powder: Adding ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to this low carb chili really adds a depth of flavor to this chili. I think once you make it this way, you will never go back.
    • Amp up the veggies: I love tossing in any vegetables in my fridge that need to be used up. It makes the keto chili extra hearty and it amps up the nutritional value.
    • Add a little beef stock: If you like a more soup like chili, add 1 to 2 cups of beef stock when you add the vegetables and spices.
    • Make a Whole30 chili: To make this recipe Whole30 compliant, simply swap the Worcestershire sauce with coconut aminos.
    • Top it with croutons: For a nice crunch element (and if you aren't worried about keeping things low carb), top it with some crunchy Garlic Parmesan Croutons
    a closeup of a bowl of chili, topped with cheese, sour cream and green onions

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    Slow Cooker Kickin’ Keto Chili


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    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
    • Yield: 15 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This Slow Cooker Kickin' Keto Chili is so good that you won't even miss the beans. Top it with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions for the ultimate in low carb comfort food


    Ingredients

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    • 2 ½ pounds ground beef
    • 1 medium red onion, chopped and divided
    • 5 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 large ribs of celery, diced
    • ¼ cup pickled jalapeno slices
    • 6 ounce can tomato paste
    • 14.5 ounce can tomatoes and green chilies
    • 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or Coconut Aminos (I use this brand)
    • 4 tablespoons chili powder (I use this brand)
    • 2 tablespoons cumin, mounded
    • 2 teaspoons sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne
    • 1 bay leaf

    Instructions

    1. Heat slow cooker on low setting.
    2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, half of the onions, half of the garlic, and salt and pepper. Once the beef is browned, drain excess grease from pan.
    3. Transfer ground beef mixture to slow cooker.  Add remaining onions, garlic, celery, jalapenos, tomato paste, tomatoes and chilies (with liquid), stewed tomatoes (with liquid), Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, and bay leaf.
    4. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.  Cook on low 6-8 hours.

    Notes

    • net carbs per serving: 5g
    • Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can freeze for up to 2 months. 
    • Reheating: This reheats really well in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the slow cooker. 
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 8 hours
    • Category: Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Method: Slow Cooker
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 229
    • Fat: 15.7g
    • Carbohydrates: 7.4g
    • Fiber: 2.3g
    • Protein: 14.1g

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    1. Jeff T. says

      January 15, 2023 at 8:08 pm

      I didn’t have celery but had some carrots that needed to be used up so I put them in my food processor and minced them up and added them!

      This was really good but definitely had a kick to it! If you are not a huge fan of spice I would say cut back or omit the jalapeños and or cayenne pepper.

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