Keto Chili

Total Time Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 4 hrs.
Yield 2 quarts
Test Kitchen Approved
Just because you're following a low-carb, high-fat keto diet doesn't mean you can't eat your favorite comfort foods. Keto chili has all the protein you're looking for, plus tons of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and additional cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet to medium heat. Add ground beef; cook 7-9 minutes or until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a 6 or 8 qt. slow cooker. Discard all but 1 teaspoon fat from skillet. Add onion; cook 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Transfer onion garlic mixture to slow cooker.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, except cilantro, to the slow cooker. Cover; cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-5 hours. Stir in cilantro. Serve in bowls; top with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 266 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.

When you’re trying to stay on your diet but don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, this meal is for you. Browned ground beef, tomatoes, garlic and onions are put in the slow cooker and cooked for a few hours to make a hearty bowl. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
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