When I was searching out keto recipes for my Low Carb Superbowl Recipe Roundup I noticed that there is a surprising lack of low carb ground beef chili recipes out there on the interweb.
Even here on IBIH I have some non-traditional low carb chili recipes like the Tropical Turkey Chili and Pumpkin Chicken Chili (which are both delicious if I do say say so!), but no traditional keto ground beef chili recipes.
So this week I decided to remedy that situation – and not only that, but I wanted to give you a super simple and fast keto chili, that can be whipped up on a weeknight (or any time) in just a few minutes.
Now people love their chili recipes – so much so that entire contests and Simpsons episodes are devoted to it. Maybe you have a family favorite that you swear by, and I’m not trying to tread on that here. But sometimes you just need dinner fast, or cheap, or just feel too lazy to devote hours to simmering down all those chopped veggies and meat into the best chili anyone has ever tasted.
And that, my friends, is where this easy keto chili recipe comes in.
Don’t get me wrong, it might not win any contests, but this is some seriously delicious keto beef chili that can serve many uses.
Eat it out of a bowl with a spoon, stuff it into little sweet peppers as an appetizer, cover it with cheese and sour cream and serve with pork rinds as low carb nachos, use it as a base for taco salad…you get the idea.
The secret to this 10 minute keto chili is using a prepared salsa in lieu of doing all of that chopping yourself. Use any salsa that you like – if you enjoy the flavor of it out of the jar, then you’ll love it in this chili. If you can find one that is free of sugar and fillers, then this makes a perfect, easy Whole 30 lunch or dinner.
I’m writing the recipe for 4 servings (1lb ground beef), but it can easily be double, tripled, etc.
So do yourself a favor and don’t be a chili snob – give this keto no chop chili a try and you might never go back to your old, labor intensive, chili recipe again!
KETO NO CHOP CHILI RECIPE VIDEO ??
10 Minute No Chop Keto Chili
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This super easy keto chili comes together in just 10 minutes with no tedious chopping required!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cayenne (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup prepared salsa (I used Pace Mild)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the ground beef and all of the spices.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- When the meat is cooked through, add your salsa.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Optional garnishes: red onion, cilantro, avocado, lime, cheese, sour cream, corn, peppers
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: keto dinner recipes
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 229
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 33g
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Elissa says
This is one of those “I can’t believe I didn’t think of this” recipes. Who would have thought something so simple would be so good. I’ve made this twice now and will definity be making it more. Thanks, Melissa!
Mellissa Sevigny says
You’re so welcome Elissa – I still eat this ALL the time and love how fast it comes together!!! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Jill says
I’m currently doing the Keto Kickstart and this is DELICIOUS! Actually EVERYTHING is delicious!!! But my house has smelled like cream cheese pancakes for days :)
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much Jill, hope you’re having great success with the plans!
Nicole says
Is this good if you store it in the fridge and reheat for later? I’m trying to make all my keto meals for the week in advance, because I’m too lazy to cook everyday. :) I just know some foods don’t do well with reheating.
Mellissa Sevigny says
This is a great one for reheating Nicole, I do it all the time! It also freezes well! Enjoy!
Antoinette says
Thanks heaps for this recipe, Mellissa, another big succes! I gave my husband half of the mince I cooked, he wanted beans, so I added some kidney beans and he ate it with a tomato salsa with onion and cilantro and sour cream and cheese and I shredded 1/2 a baby cos lettuce in a bowl, put the chili on top with cheese and sour cream and the tomato salsa and ot was amazing, can’t believe it only took 10 minutes to make!
Kris says
Do you have a recipe for the chili stuffed peppers?
They look great!
Thanks!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Make the chili, stuff the peppers, throw some cheese on top and bake or broil until the cheese is melted – super easy!
Stephanie says
This was really easy and really tasty!
I served it taco salad-style, over mixed greens with southwest ranch dressing.
Thanks!
Lisa says
I just made this and it’s genius! I work long days and love cooking but at the end of the day have zero energy to chop lots of things. I tweaked the recipe a bit and added a tablespoon of reduced sugar ketchup and 1/4 cup hot sauce. Such a great quick dinner at the end of a long, long work day!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Good idea Lisa, sounds yummy!
movita beaucoup says
This would be brilliant for days like I’m having today: pyjamas @ 6 pm.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Dude!? You too?! Seriously though, some of my most productive days are spent in PJ’s or yoga pants, so no judgement here! I do however draw the line at going to Walmart in them. A girl’s gotta have her standards.
Katey says
This is exactly what I do! I actually discovered it by accident. I was going more for a taco meat sort of thing and added in the salsa, and I realized it was more like chili! I would normally top it with cheese, but I’m currently doing a Whole30, and have discovered that avocado is an amazing topping for chili. Try adding a bit of dried oregano–I find that the combination with cumin gives a perfect Mexican flavor.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Doing the Whole 30 is what got me using avocado on my chili too Katey – it’s so good! I’ll try the oregano next time, thanks for the tip!
Althea says
Hi Melissa, I was wondering. Is there something else you could include if you don’t like salsa? Or would it still be good for the 3 day kick start without? Maybe with some spinach on the side?
Donna Marcantel says
I believe you could use rotel tomatoes
Sandi says
Rotel sounds like a very good idea.
Jayne says
I love these kinds of recipes, quick, healthy and delicious!
ladydi2 says
I am a die hard chili fan and I absolutely love this! I have made it twice this week, once for dinner then another batch for two lunches! Wonderful, thanks!