Keto Chili Recipe (Low Carb Chili)

My low carb, keto chili recipe is hearty, easy, & flavorful! Make it with common ingredients using your Crock Pot, Instant Pot, or stovetop.

Prep time: PT15M

Cook time: PT480M

Total time: PT495M

Rating

4.82 stars (450 reviews)

Keywords

keto chili, keto chili recipe, low carb chili

Ingredients

Olive oil ((just a bit for sauteing))
1/2 large Onion ((diced))
8 cloves Garlic ((minced))
2 1/2 lb Ground beef
2 15-oz can 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))

Cuisine

American

Steps

Crock Pot Instructions (Slow Cooker):
- In a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat, cook the onion for 5-7 minutes, until translucent (or increase the time to about 20 minutes if you like them caramelized). Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned.
- Transfer the ground beef mixture into a slow cooker. Add all the remaining ingredients, except bay leaf, and stir until combined. Place the bay leaf into the middle, if using.
- Cook for 6-8 hours on Low or 3-4 hours on High. If you used a bay leaf, remove it before serving.
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Select the "Sauté" setting on the pressure cooker. Add a little oil and the onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until translucent (or increase the time to about 20 minutes if you like them caramelized). Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, except the bay leaf, to the Instant Pot and stir until combined. (For the Instant Pot version, I also recommend adding a cup of water or broth.) Place the bay leaf into the middle, if using.
- Close the lid. Press "Keep Warm/Cancel" to stop the saute cycle. Select the "Meat/Stew" setting (35 minutes) to start pressure cooking.
- Wait for the natural release if you can, or turn the valve to "vent" for quick release if you're short on time. If you used a bay leaf, remove it before serving.
Stovetop Instructions:
- In a lightly oiled Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the onion for 5-7 minutes, until translucent (or increase the time to about 20 minutes if you like them caramelized). Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, except the bay leaf, to the Dutch oven and stir until combined. Place the bay leaf into the middle, if using.
- Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the flavors develop to your liking. If you used a bay leaf, remove it before serving.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 306 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Protein: 23 g
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 77 mg
Sodium: 761 mg
Sugar: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g

Reviews

Stephanie on 2026-03-19 (5 stars):
This is one of my family's favorite recipes. I've made this every week of winter for the past 2ish years. And for those who are neurodivergent - this is definitely a "safe" food for me. I make it at the beginning of the week and it's just enough for me and my husband to last the whole week, with a veggie and rice or cauliflower rice on the side. The only change I make is I had just a tablespoon of hickory smoke and it's *perfect* every time.
Robin M Carney on 2026-03-16 (3 stars):
Way, way to spicy for me. Very easy to make. Looking forward to making again and severely modifying the chili powder.
Kim on 2026-03-09 (5 stars):
This chili is very good. Made it as per the recipe and will be making it again. It is a tad on the spicy side but that works for me. I did freeze a couple helping and that worked great for a quick meal. Thank you for another great recipe.
Ida H on 2026-03-03 (5 stars):
I've made this recipe before and it was great! Going to make it w/ground chicken this time. I see the serving size is 1c. How many total servings does this recipe make?
Kathy on 2026-02-08 (5 stars):
This recipe is excellent!!! Yummy! I cut it in half as I only use 1# of ground beef. However, I used the full recipe amount of green chili's and tomatoe paste. This was so good, rich, and thick it could also be used for a sloppy note sandwich but you may need to use a fork to eat the sandwich. Will definition make again. Sooooo good!!
Nancy hart on 2026-02-04 (5 stars):
Five star recipe! I browned boneless skinless chicken thighs with minced garlic; used fire roasted diced tomatoes; simmered covered on the stovetop for 4 hours; and served over whole wheat egg noodles. The chicken was tender and juicy and even the leftovers were delicious!
John Gonzalez on 2026-01-18 (5 stars):
This recipe has been a staple in my family for years now.
Nancy Rowlands on 2026-01-18 (5 stars):
I really love beans but this recipe is delicious!
Sarah B on 2026-01-18 (5 stars):
Made this today and it is so delicious! I was skeptical about that much chili powder but glad I was wrong! Added 1 red pepper, some tomato sauce and beef broth and simmered on the stovetop. Looking forward to having again tomorrow lol. Thanks for sharing!
Cheryl on 2026-01-11 (5 stars):
Love the Chili. Can't find serving size for logging food.