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Low carb chili that's so good it won a non-keto chili cookoff! Big on flavor, low on carbs, and kid friendly. Perfect for chili dogs, keto cornbread, and nachos.

First-Place Low-Carb Chili

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Win at dinner with this hearty and heartwarming recipe that delivers deeply satisfying, slow-cooked flavors without beans!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 178 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup green bell pepper chopped, about 1 pepper
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped, about 1/2 an onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream optional, as toppings for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the peppers and onions in the butter until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, coriander, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to the beef mixture. Mix well to coat the beef and vegetables. Drain off excess grease if desired.
  • Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Add the tomatoes and water to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. During the final 30 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. If the chili is too thin, simmer uncovered for the final 30 minutes.
  • Let the chili rest in the slow cooker with the lid off for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  • Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream if desired.
    Low carb chili that's so good it won a non-keto chili cookoff! Big on flavor, low on carbs, and kid friendly. Perfect for chili dogs, keto cornbread, and nachos.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 661mgFiber: 1g
Keyword bean free chili, gluten free chili, keto chili, low carb chili
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