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
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- 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
- Category: keto dinner recipes
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 229
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 33g
Keywords: easy, chili, dinner, beef, ground beef, keto, Atkins, low carb, paleo, gluten free
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Dawn says
This was absolutely delicious!! Thank you for sharing . Making this often
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Christie says
I make this all the time and I do double it, but instead of 2lb of ground beef I do 1 lb of it plus 1 lb of hot pork sausage. I use salsa from the refrigerated section because it tastes so fresh. This is one of my favorite quick meals and I thank you for the recipe!
Amanda Miller says
Well, this definitely isn’t chili, but it made yummy taco meat, which we served in keto tortillas with all the toppings!
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Madelyn McGrath says
Have you ever made this in your Instant Pot? What adjustments would have to be made to make it work?
Herbalchef says
Can’t wait to try this for tomorrow’ night a Hockey playoff 🏒
Marva J Burke says
Can you freeze this chili and how long will it keep in the freezer
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yes you can, and it should keep for up to 6 months.
Linda says
I loved it! I served it on romaine lettuce leaves and Mexican blend shredded cheese, but regrettably I didn’t take your advice and, not only did I not double it I halved it. Lesson learned! :)
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Patty says
I love all of your recipes. Have been following you for the last three years and I must say that the 10 minute chili is my go to. Fabulous and easy….. Thank you for your dedication to the Keto lifestyle.
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Jessica says
This was great in a pinch! I had to sub a couple ingreds for what I had but it still tasted great!
Erin says
Made this for a quick weeknight dinner. Topped spaghetti squash with the chili and used a quick guacamole as a garnish. It was delicious! Great recipe!!
Patty says
Love, love, love, this chili!!! This is the second time I’ve made it and I made a double batch so I could have leftovers!!
Cat says
This is hands down my favorite chili recipe! Quick, easy and delicious. Topped with a dollop of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt and a bit of sharp cheddar and you’ve got the perfect comfort food. I’m so glad the weather is finally getting cooler, I’m making a pot of this today p! 😍😋
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grace says
Made this for the whole family (not on KETO) and they couldn’t get enough of it! I love how fast it comes together – I let it simmer on the stove until the rest of the meal was ready…fabulous :)
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Rose says
This is delicious and SO easy! A great weeknight meal, especially if you are also feeding non-keto eaters! I heated a can of spicy chili beans and added some to my DH’s chili. He kept saying “I love chili”, like I slaved over it, LOL! I will add jalapenos next time because we like it spicy. We didn’t have tonight any and it was still great.
Thank you so much for all the time you devote to coming up with excellent low carb keto friendly recipes. I’m not sure if you realize how many people you help to succeed in this journey. I am one of them. XOXO
Kate says
Excellent recipe!! However,I recommend Hatch Valley Restaurant Style salsa instead, as it has only 1g carb per serving as opposed to Pace’s 3g carbs per serving. You can then even double your amount of salsa if desired and still have less carbs. Either way a most delicious and easy recipe!! Highly recommended! ?
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Brighteyes says
Thanks Kate for your suggestion. Always nice when we find something with a lower carb count.
TamaraP. says
I’ve been keto a year. I have made this recipe so many times. I make this recipe and add cooked frozen cauliflower rice and make stuffed peppers! Delicious!!! Thanks for the recipe. great for easy keto beginner!
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Lynda says
Great idea!! Will definitely try that.
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Tera K. says
Thank you for this recipe! I make it all the time. I use Herdez brand medium salsa. It has only 1 carb per 2 Tbsp. Also, I serve mine over 90-second keto bread seasoned with 1/2 tsp of taco seasoning. I top it with cottage cheese and cheddar. It’s so satisfying and delicious!
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Sarah says
This was sooooo good!! BUT I was confused about something – do you drain the fat from the meat, or does the grease make it more tasty??
Mellissa Sevigny says
Leave it in, the high fat content is good for keto – and yes, very tasty!
Roberto C says
Im probably your only male fan and really Love this recipe. I did a double batch because my wife (non Keto) was drooling on anticipation. Question: Can you use ground lamb? I love chilly with the combination of beef and lamb but wanted to stay true to your recipe.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Yes, you can absolutely us lamb or any other ground meat in this recipe!
Tina says
Hello, I am new to Keto and new to your blog. I wanted to write to tell you that your 10-minute chili was totally amazing!! I had no idea that pork skins were carb free AND they are the perfect scoop. This was a very flavorful supper. Thank you for your post and your blog.
-Tina
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