Best Slow Cooker Keto Beef Chili

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    6 h 5 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    6 h 10 min

Best Slow Cooker Keto Beef Chili

11 ratings

This Keto slow cooker chili is hearty, warm, and absolutely delicious. The dish comprises rich minced beef, low-carb vegetables, and lots of flavorful spices. It is an easy recipe that takes just 10 minutes of active cooking and prepping, then the crockpot will do its thing, and you’ll end up with a decadent beef chili that melts in the mouth. We guarantee you this is one of the best Keto slow cooker chicken recipes out there.

Is chili Keto?

Traditional chili is not Keto-friendly because it is filled with beans, which are high in carbs. This beef chili, however, contains no beans. Moreover, the quantities of seasoning and vegetables are moderate to keep this meal Keto-friendly.

Is this recipe freezer-friendly?

Yes, it is! Keto slow cooker recipes that can also be frozen are perfect for busy nights or emergency dinners. You can make a double batch and freeze as many portions as you’d like. To thaw, place the beef chili container in the fridge overnight or in the microwave on the lowest power for a couple of minutes.

Do you have to use a slow cooker?

You don’t have to, but it sure makes it a lot easier. While the chili is cooking, you can run errands, finish some home chores, or create more meals for your Keto meal prep. If you don’t own a crockpot, you can use an instant pot or cook it in a Dutch oven on low for 2-3 hours.

Is browning the beef essential?

Browning the beef adds a deeper and richer flavor. If you are in a hurry, you can skip this step and add the ground beef raw with the other ingredients.

  • Net Carbs

    3.4 g

  • Fiber

    1.3 g

  • Total Carbs

    4.8 g

  • Protein

    33.4 g

  • Fats

    22.2 g

356 cals

Best Slow Cooker Keto Beef Chili

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Ingredients

  • Extra virgin olive oil

    Extra virgin olive oil

    2 tbsp

  • Ground beef

    Ground beef

    1 lb

  • Red onion

    Red onion

    0.25 small

  • Red pepper

    Red pepper

    0.5 small

  • Tomato raw (includes cherry, grape, roma)

    Tomato raw (includes cherry, grape, roma)

    0.5 small - 2 2/5" diameter

  • green pepper

    green pepper

    0.5 small

  • Tomato paste

    Tomato paste

    1 tbsp

  • Beef broth

    Beef broth

    0.5 cup

  • Cumin, ground

    Cumin, ground

    3 tsp

  • Garlic Powder

    Garlic Powder

    1 tsp

  • Oregano, ground

    Oregano, ground

    1 tsp

  • Chili powder

    Chili powder

    0.5 tsp

  • Salt, sea salt

    Salt, sea salt

    1 tsp

  • Black pepper

    Black pepper

    0.5 tsp

  • Cheddar cheese, natural

    Cheddar cheese, natural

    0.25 cup, grated

  • Coriander leaf, fresh

    Coriander leaf, fresh

    0.25 cup, chopped

Recipe Steps

steps 4

6 h 10 min

  • Step 1

    To a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil . Add the minced beef and cook for 8 minutes, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until browned. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Prepare the vegetables and measure the remaining ingredients. Finely dice the onion, tomato, green bell pepper, and red bell peppers. Transfer them to the slow cooker with the beef.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Add the tomato paste, beef broth, garlic powder, cumin powder, oregano, chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together. Cook for 5-7 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Taste the beef chili, and adjust seasoning if needed. Divide the chili into 4 bowls and sprinkle 1 tbsp of cheese over each. Top with fresh cilantro leaves and serve.
    Step 4

Comments 23

  • LuCinda

    LuCinda 5 months ago

    I added some cooked chorizo to the chili. Made huevos rancheros for breakfast by toasting a keto tortilla and baking eggs on top of the chili with melted cheese. A bit of sour cream on top. Really good.! Could add a bit to avocado on top.

    • SuperArugula434300

      SuperArugula434300 8 days ago

      'Old up! There are keto tortillas?? :O

  • Carolyn

    Carolyn 8 months ago

    Was really good

    • SpectacularWill

      SpectacularWill a year ago

      Delicious! Added bacon and doubled the batch for leftovers.

      • AwesomeMacadamia211226

        AwesomeMacadamia211226 a year ago

        Made exactly, doubled the ingredients and added 2 cups strained red kidney beans. It was delicious!

        • Bev

          Bev 14 days ago

          Nice to see someone else using beans. Actually, much healthier for you too. Higher fiber content and protein.

        • Gaius Julius300

          Gaius Julius300 15 days ago

          No such thing as Chili with beans... That's stew 😜 👢 🤠

        • LuCinda

          LuCinda 5 months ago

          Beans are very high carbs. That’s why they are not in this recipe.

      • UpbeatAvocado437121

        UpbeatAvocado437121 a year ago

        This is also Gluten-Free. Adjustments for Instant Pot: cook on Manual for 10 minutes, and natural release.

        • MirthfulRadish970080

          MirthfulRadish970080 2 years ago

          I will make this tomorrow but will add chorizo and bacon.

          • THarken

            THarken 3 years ago

            Fantastic taste, sad it's only 1/2 cup per serving!

            • MirthfulAvocado664317

              MirthfulAvocado664317 2 years ago

              Shoot lol

          • OutstandingArugula607428

            OutstandingArugula607428 3 years ago

            Great chilli especially for batch cooking to take to work in the week.

            • Oyyyy_to_the_Vey🎵

              Oyyyy_to_the_Vey🎵 4 years ago

              Wait what? I though tomatoes were g Higher In carbs than that. As well as onion. When even I chop a medium 🍅 for my salade it gives me at least 4-5 carbs

              • Gryffyn

                Gryffyn a day ago

                You could use garlic and onion powders to lower the carb

              • SuperMacadamia345235

                SuperMacadamia345235 3 years ago

                A whole tomato has about 3.3 net carbs. This is 1/2 a tomato divided by 4 servings.

            • Ketome

              Ketome 4 years ago

              The best chili I’ve ever made. Great for cold weather or anytime

              • jeff0bf4

                jeff0bf4 4 years ago

                I didn't have any beef broth so I substituted 50% Worschstershire and 50% soy sauce. It was delicious!

                • Shushera

                  Shushera 3 years ago

                  Worcestershire sous contains 1.1 carb per 5 ml, you put 60 ml = 13.2 carbs, plus soy sauce which is not keto friendly at all. What is the point, tho?

              • Brenda

                Brenda 4 years ago

                Flavor is good (I added some cayenne pepper). But, by the time it cooks down, the portion was tiny and there was very little juice.

                • MirthfulAvocado664317

                  MirthfulAvocado664317 2 years ago

                  I agree….no juice….. by the way, that’s not my name above my picture laugh out loud I don’t know how that happened lol

              • ExcellentKetone245021

                ExcellentKetone245021 4 years ago

                Great recipe! Can you add 16 oz of ready to eat lupin beans?

                • recipewriter

                  recipewriter 4 years ago

                  Of course, you can add whatever you desire !