Keto Chili Con Carne is wonderfully spicy and meaty with tons of tender chunks of beef. The flavors only get better with time.
With no beans, this Chili Con Carne is wonderfully low in carbs.
The ingredient list is fairly long and that’s why there is so much flavor. For heat, there’s chili powder, cayenne pepper and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. The chipotle peppers not only add heat, but lots of smokiness too.
Beef broth forms the base for the liquid. There’s no tomatoes in this chili, but the broth turns a rich, dark color from all the spice.
The chili simmers on the stove for 2 hours during which time the beef chunks get fall apart tender. A coconut flour slurry is added in at the end to thicken the chili some.
Keto Chili Con Carne freezes well. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then microwave to reheat.
How to Serve Keto Chili Con Carne:
- Top it with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve with Keto Cheddar Jalapeno Muffins for even more spice or Low Carb Corn Muffins.
- Leftovers can be turned into a spicy Mexican breakfast scramble or burrito.
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Keto Chili Con Carne
Keto Chili Con Carne is wonderfully spicy and meaty with tons of tender chunks of beef. The flavors only get better with time.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup canned chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- Sour cream, cilantro for serving
Instructions
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Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add half the beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside. Add the remaining beef. Once it is browned, remove it from the Dutch oven and set it aside with the rest of the browned beef.
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Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
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Return beef to the Dutch oven and add the broth, spices, and chipotle chilis.
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Bring to a simmer, cover the Dutch oven and cook for 2 hours, stirring occcasionally.
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Stir in the vinegar. Remove 1/4 cup of broth from the Dutch oven and place in a bowl. Whisk the coconut flour into the broth. Add back to the Dutch oven and stir well. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
Disclosure: Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and can vary based on brands of products used, measuring techniques, and cooking methods.
Recipe adapted from Keto For Life
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Once you have the spices down pat, you’ll just need to cook your food on the stove. I usually find that the stovetop works best for me as long as I have a stove that can handle hot pans. You’ll want to cook your chili at about 160 degrees so it will be nice and hot.