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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Anitra says
Delicious!!! I topped mine with cheese and sour cream. Definitely making this again soon.
Kaitlin V says
As a native Texan, I cannot publicly condone this. However, as a tired wife after a long work week, we LOVED this. Can’t wait for different flavor profiles. We used Native Texan Chipolte salsa and it was incredible with sharp cheddar and sour cream. Going into my week night rotation!
Chasity says
Tried this today and it was delicious! I’m going to toast up some low-carb tortillas and try making nachos with the mixture.
PW Herman says
Made this on Sunday for lunch this week – awesome! Thank you!
Lolita says
Just made this yesterday. It was awesome! Thanks for the salsa tip!
susan says
I saw chili and my heart leapt thinking I could have beans…alas no :-( but I am still making it tonight for my family, will scoop mine out then add beans to the rest of the batch to please my boys…thanks for the 3 day plan, I am 1 2/3 days done!
Amber says
How big are the servings? Thanks.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I just divide it into four portions – never measured it before. Probably about 1 cup – depends on how much liquid is in it!
Cyntha says
DELICIOUS! But 4 servings? Not eating half of this would be a challenge! ;)
Mellissa Sevigny says
So true Cynthia! When I serve it with cheese, sour cream, avocado, and eat it with pork rinds, a little goes a long way! Otherwise, yeah I could pretty much eat all of it in one sitting! :)
April says
Im on day 3 of Ketosis, and thanks to your site, it’s not difficult at all this time around! I just made the chili, and made “tacos” out of romaine leaves. Topped it with cheese, sour cream and avocado. WOW what a treat! Thank you for all the hard work you put forth into making this site!
Mellissa Sevigny says
You’re so welcome April! I’m so happy that the plans are helping you!
Christina says
LOVE THIS IDEA! Thank you!
Andrea says
I just ate a big bowl of yum. Thank you!
Mellissa Sevigny says
You’re so welcome Andrea, I wish I had some right now! :)