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    Home » Recipes » Low Carb Soups and Stews

    Published: Sep 5, 2023 · by: Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Low Carb and Keto Chili with Double Meat

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    Replace the beans with beef stew meat and you've got the perfect low carb and keto chili recipe.  Every time I make this keto version it is a huge hit!  It is perfect for meal prep or frozen for later.  This hearty low carb chili recipe will keep the entire family warm all winter long.

    a big pot of low carb chili

    When the weather starts to cool down, the first thing I do is make a big pot of this keto chili in the crock pot.  Just smelling a pot of chili cooking makes me feel all warm and cozy. This is my favorite kind of chili because it is full of meat, flavor, and super hearty.  I like to serve mine with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and avocado!

    At only 7g net carbs, this easy recipe is perfect for the keto diet. This is definitely a chili con carne, which means "with meat" in Spanish. We've definitely got the meat in this homemade chili with bold flavors!

    I also serve this low carb chili with my delicious Keto Mexican cornbread.  They go perfectly together!

    Chili without beans (no bean chili)

    I am a fan of traditional chili recipe with beans but I think I like this version more where I use beef stew meat as my bean replacement.

    We do this because, of course, most beans are not keto.  Beans like kidney beans and black beans have way too many carbs.  If you are super sad that you cannot have beans in your chili, you can add a can of black soybeans which have only 1 net carb per serving.  I use them in my Keto Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet.

    Ingredients required

    This low-carb chili recipe uses simple ingredients, but I provide great options incase you want to make this delicious chili recipe your own. The full printable recipe card with exact measurements is toward the bottom of the page.

    Meats: This recipe calls for both stew meat and ground beef. Of course, you can replace the stew meat with more ground beef if you want, or just leave it out for less meat. You could also use all ground turkey. Sometime we have to use whatever the grocery store has.

    Vegetables: I like to use diced onion and red bell pepper for this recipe. You could definitely use green peppers or just omit them altogether.

    Tomato products: I use a little tomato paste as a great way to give chili a lot of umami flavor. I also use roasted diced tomatoes. I would steer clear of adding a lot of tomato sauce as it is quite carb heavy.

    Favorite Toppings: Adding toppings makes this keto chili a perfect meal. The whole family can make this recipe their own. Toppings such as green onions, cheddar cheese, pork rinds for scooping or adding some crunch, a dollop of sour cream, or you could pour it over cauliflower rice or keto biscuits.

    How to make super meaty keto chili

    I give full instructions for stove top and slow cooker in the recipe card toward the bottom of the page.

    To get started on this keto chili recipe, I first browned my stew meat in the large pot with some oil.  Browning adds so much flavor to the chili so don't skip this step.

    browning stew meat in a pot

    Now remove the meat from the pan and added the onion and red bell pepper so they can cook in the excess grease.  Cook them until they are soft.  I really like the addition of red bell pepper to this low carb chili to add a little sweetness.

    cooking onions and red bell peppers in a pot

    I then added the garlic and the ground beef.  After the ground beef was browned, I added the spices and the tomato paste.  

    This keto-friendly chili is full of spices.  It has so much flavor!

    adding spices to keto chili

    Now we add the stew meat back to the pot and the fire roasted tomatoes.

    You now want this keto chili to simmer over medium-low heat for at least an hour. This should be enough time for the stew meat to get tender.

    Doesn't this chili look like the most amazing comfort food?

    Using a wooden spoon to scoop chili out of a red pot

    I could eat this everyday, all winter long, it is such a great recipe.  If you prefer your chili on the spicy side you can add cayenne pepper to taste, chipotle peppers, or diced jalapeño!

    How to freeze this low carb and keto chili

    I like to make a double batch of this chili recipe and freeze it for meals all winter long.  Simply scoop out portions into freezer bags or bowls and leave in the freezer for up to 2 months.  I also do this with my keto beef stew.

    Low carb chili in a slow cooker

    This recipe transfers to a slow cooker very easily.

    Follow the instructions for the stove top, but transfer to the slow cooker when it is time to simmer and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

    If you have a crockpot that has a browning feature, you can do all of the browning in the crockpot and then you only have to clean one pot!

    Recipe tips and notes

    • Replace half of the diced tomatoes with a can of black soy beans if you can't skip the beans in your chili.  They only have 1 net carb per serving!
    • If you are short on time, you can use 2 pounds of ground beef instead of the stew meat.
    • If you want your chili spicier, you can add 1-2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeño.
    • Store the leftover chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    My winters are complete with all of these keto soups and stews:

    • Chicken Enchilada Soup
    • Leftover Steak Soup
    • Mexican Meatball Soup
    • Keto Creamy Tomato Soup
    • Keto White Chicken Chili

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    Using a wooden spoon to scoop chili out of a red pot

    Low Carb and Keto Chili with Double Meat

    Replace the beans with beef stew meat and you've got the perfect low carb and keto chili recipe.    It is perfect for meal prep or frozen for later.  This really is the best chili recipe and will keep the entire family warm all winter long.
    5 from 27 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Soup, stew
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 329
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (Click here for my favorite brand on Amazon) or olive oil
    • 1 lb Beef stew meat, Cut into bite size pieces
    • 1 lb Ground Beef Chuck
    • ½ Onion diced
    • 1 Red Bell pepper diced
    • 6 Cloves garlic minced
    • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 Tablespoons garlic powder
    • 1 Tablespoons onion powder
    • 1 Tablespoons cumin
    • 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
    • 1 28oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
    • kosher salt to taste
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    Instructions

    • Heat a heavy pot over medium-high heat.  Add the oil and the stew meat.  Sauté until browned on all side.  Remove stew meat from pot and set aside.
    • Reduce to medium heat and add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic to the pot.  Saute' until translucent. About 5-8 minutes. 
    • Add the ground beef to the pot and saute' until cooked through and crumbled.  Add the tomato paste and the spices and stir to combine.
    • Add the seared stew meat, and crushed tomatoes, stir.
    • Place a lid on top, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let simmer for 1 hour...or until the stew meat is tender.
    • Serve the chili with shredded cheese, cilantro, sour cream, and keto cornbread!

    Jennifer's tips

    • Replace half of the diced tomatoes with a can of black soy beans if you can't skip the beans in your chili.  They only have 1 net carb per serving!
    • If you are short on time, you can use 2 pounds of ground beef instead of the stew meat.
    • If you want your chili spicier, you can add 1-2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeño
    • Slow cooker:  Follow the instructions for the stove top, but transfer to the slow cooker when it is time to simmer and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. 
    • Freezing: I like to make a double batch of this low-carb keto chili recipe and freeze it for meals all winter long.  Simply scoop out portions into freezer bags or bowls and leave in the freezer for up to 2 months.  
    Servings: 8

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 329 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Fiber: 3g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :chili without beans, gluten free, keto chili, low carb chili, no bean chili, recipe for keto chili

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      Recipe Reviews




    1. Angela says

      September 06, 2023 at 8:41 am

      Hi Jennifer, I can’t get fire roared tomatoes here so can I sub them for ordinary canned tomatoes or could I air fry my own? If so should I add some sort of seasoning before I air fry them?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Jennifer Banz says

        September 06, 2023 at 9:27 am

        Just ordinary canned tomatoes will work. To get the flavor of fire roasted, you would need to roast them over an open flame.

        Reply
        • Angela says

          September 06, 2023 at 2:28 pm

          Thanks Jennifer

    2. Neil says

      May 30, 2023 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      You're improving people's lives, one recipie at a time! You nailed it with the spices!

      Reply
    3. Shirley says

      January 02, 2023 at 4:03 pm

      Great chili recipe! Love the addition of stew meat (used a small chuck roast), it really made up for no beans.

      Reply
    4. John Ropchock says

      December 18, 2022 at 6:21 am

      5 stars
      Hello Jennifer I love all of your Keto recipes ( keep them coming ). I make your chili the most but I substitute Venison steak and Venison ground burger, It taste's amazing . I also freeze it flat in sealer bags and stack them in the freezer.
      Thanks again for ALL your great recipes ! ! ! !

      Reply
    5. Holly says

      November 08, 2022 at 2:23 pm

      This strw was phenomenal! Never missed the beans!

      Reply
    6. William says

      October 13, 2022 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      Good recipe, found you looking for a keto chili con carne and glad I did. Paired this with your keto cornbread which I was really surprised with.

      Thanks for a good dinner!

      Reply
    7. Karen L says

      June 06, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      Looks delish Jennifer! And I am saving the recipe, BUT…just so you know…we Texas peeps NEVER put beans in our chili. 😉 🙌🏻 Signed, Big Fan in Baytown, Texas

      Reply
    8. Janine says

      June 06, 2022 at 9:22 am

      Can’t wait to try this! I love chili with beans and have yet to find a good recipe that is Keto friendly. This looks great! Thanks for all your delicious recipes you share with us!!

      Reply
    9. Joleen says

      March 10, 2022 at 11:44 am

      I like my chili more "soupy" than so thick...could I add some tomato sauce or more paste with some water (may need to adjust seasonings?) Thanks, I'm slowly working on this K journey and appreciate your "real-ness" on your posts--thanks!!🥓🧀🥣🥚☕🍜🥩🥫🍳

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 18, 2022 at 2:15 pm

        Definitely!

        Reply
    10. Britta says

      February 05, 2022 at 6:12 am

      5 stars
      This was really great! I love the blend of ground beef and stew beef. That definitely makes a difference. I added some chipotle and Jalapeño pepper and it had the heat I like. I will make this again.

      Reply
    11. Jon says

      January 12, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely loved this recipe. I’m from Texas and Texas Chili has no beans so that was the first thing that caught my eye. The flavors were great and I put in a little cayenne pepper to spice it up a little, otherwise followed the recipe as written. Will definitely be making this Chili again.

      Reply
    12. Carolyn Briggs says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      I smelled this in my crock pot all day, couldn’t wait to eat it. One hour before finishing I asked my husband to taste and adjust to his taste. One bite was all it took. He told me it was SO HOT I’D NEVER BE ABLE TO EAT IT!
      I took a small taste but my lip burned the instant it touched my skin. I called my neighbor who has a cast iron throat and stomach to take it away…and went out to dinner with my husband.
      Some day I may try the recipe again but be more cautiouswith the Chile powder😉

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 19, 2021 at 1:36 pm

        I'm not sure what chili powder you used but it is normally not spicy at all

        Reply
    13. sheila s says

      April 29, 2021 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      jenniffer...i wanted this to be a 5 star!! please correct for me, thanks

      Reply
    14. Sonya says

      April 21, 2021 at 8:17 am

      Can I replace the bell peppers with anything else or just leave them out. They make me have crazy heartburn especially in chili lol

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 21, 2021 at 10:33 am

        Yes you can replace them or leave them out.

        Reply
    15. Brenda says

      December 14, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      I love so many of the recipes Jennifer Banz put on FB ?????

      Reply
      • Holly says

        November 08, 2022 at 2:27 pm

        This chili was phenomenal! My family loved it and we never missed the beans!

        Reply
    16. Kathy says

      November 16, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      Very good!

      Reply
    17. Caroline says

      November 02, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this great recipe! I made it tonight but substituted 1 tbsp of ancho chili powder because I ran out of paprika and added a couple of Serrano and Fresno chili peppers for heat. It was awesome!

      Reply
    18. Cindy says

      October 05, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      I can’t wait to try your chili,I make chili too. . But yours sounds so much better.

      Reply
    19. Cindy says

      October 05, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      I can’t wait to try your chili,I make mine to . But yours sounds so much better.

      Reply
    20. Jennifer says

      September 19, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      I'm making it right now and had a small issue with the directions since the ingredient list says to get diced tomatoes, but the instructions say to add crushed. I bought the diced, so I hope it works.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        September 21, 2020 at 9:11 am

        Yes, either works

        Reply
    21. Rochelle says

      September 11, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today and I’m in heaven! I’ve been strict keto for 5 years and haven’t had chili once because I didn’t think I’d like it without beans. I was wrong! This is incredible! I’m so, SO glad I made it!

      Reply
    22. Ester says

      December 21, 2019 at 11:27 am

      I haven't made it yet, but I plan to. I'll post the results but I'm sure that like everyone else, I'll love it!! I've tried some of your other recipes and they never disappointed me!!Thanks so much Jennifer for sharing your expertise!!

      Reply
    23. JustLil says

      September 08, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      I don't see the sugars listed. Isn't there sugar in canned diced/tomato sauce?

      Reply
    24. Jamieca Tull says

      August 13, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      What is the serving size ?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        August 14, 2019 at 4:59 pm

        A serving of this keto chili is about 3/4 cup

        Reply
    25. Karen says

      May 12, 2019 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      Love this, have made it twice now - thanks for the recipe! The second time I used regular paprika, though, instead of smoked. I find the smoked flavor so overpowering that it just doesn’t work for me. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    26. Suzanna Brownlie says

      March 11, 2019 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this recipe, as is, twice now and it is fantastic! I make it hotter just by adding hot paprika and chili-line seasoning. My family wants to try and and I'm, like, 'No, you'll die!' 😀

      I will try next time with chorizo sausage. I think that will add a nice level with the pork and spices.

      Thanks for the great dinner!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        December 20, 2019 at 9:46 am

        Chorizo sausage would be excellent in this keto chili!

        Reply
    27. Toni says

      February 20, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      Can u feeeze it ?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        February 22, 2019 at 3:54 pm

        Yes! I freeze this keto chili portioned into freezer bowls.

        Reply
    28. R.ostenberg says

      February 16, 2019 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      Outstanding in all ways! Easy to make, clear instructions, and superb results, now my favorite chili.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        February 17, 2019 at 8:55 am

        That makes me happy to hear!

        Reply
    29. Sheila says

      February 01, 2019 at 6:22 am

      5 stars
      Made this last night in the Instant Pot. I was worried since we are all die hard bean people when it comes to chili. The addition of stew meat was inspired and we did not feel deprived at all! Absolutely delicious-thank you! We like heat so I added a poblano and a jalapeno in place of a bell pepper + cayenne.

      Reply
    30. Maureen Wehmeier says

      January 21, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      We made this tonight with just the stew meat. We used tomato sauce rather than tomatoes. It was a very hearty meal. Can’t wait to eat it left over.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 22, 2019 at 3:13 pm

        The leftovers are the best!

        Reply
    31. Dawn says

      January 06, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      Loved this recipe, but 1 tablespoon salt seemed too much. Would cut that in half next time.

      Reply
    32. Lavinna says

      November 24, 2018 at 6:05 pm

      5 stars
      How much is a serving size? Made it tonight and it is delicious, I just don’t want to go overboard ?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 27, 2018 at 8:12 am

        I haven't measured out the serving size on this one but I will be sure to do that the next time I make it. It would be 1/8th of the recipe which is 271 calories and 6g net carbs.

        Reply
        • Amanda says

          March 04, 2019 at 11:23 am

          Do you know the serving size on this yet? I doubled the recipe and really didn’t want to measure out this whole pot?

        • jenniferbanz says

          March 05, 2019 at 1:18 pm

          Unfortunately I don't. I will make it soon to get accurate measurements

        • jenniferbanz says

          December 20, 2019 at 9:48 am

          I have made this chili without beans recipe and measured out the serving size as 3/4 cup

    33. Noelle says

      November 15, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      Love this kind of chili! keto chili is the BEST

      Reply
    34. Chrissy says

      November 15, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      I loooove the beef stew meat in this chili - it was such a nice change from ground beef! This is just perfect for a cold night.

      Reply
    35. Linda says

      November 05, 2018 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      We were anticipating a sad winter season without my homemade (full of beans) chili. We have now made this delicious chili twice now and my husband has officially judge it "A Keeper!" I love the two textures of meat combined and the flavor is perfection.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 07, 2018 at 9:13 am

        So glad to hear that! I made this keto chili for that very reason. I have to have chili in the winter!

        Reply
    36. Colleen says

      November 04, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to make and delicious. Made it on top of stove without stew meat. I used 2 pounds of chop meat. My family loved it, even those who are not on Keto. Thank you!

      Reply
    37. Gayle Bradford says

      October 21, 2018 at 4:31 pm

      Yum yum great tasting on a cold niggt

      Reply
    38. Vilya says

      October 21, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      I was going to do this in my Instant Pot, but I had the time today, so I decided to do it on the stovetop instead. As much as I use and adore my IP, you can't get the same texture as you do when you let something cook and reduce for a long time on a stove. This is sooo yummy!!! Really nice spice blend, and the stew meat makes it so thick and hearty. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        October 22, 2018 at 10:35 am

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    39. Sara says

      October 20, 2018 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      Can not beat this chili! So perfect on a cold night! Super hearty and filling!

      Reply
    40. Jane Saunders says

      October 20, 2018 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      I'm so pleased you have listed a way to cook on the stovetop since I have yet to get a crockpot or instant pot. It looks delicious.

      Reply
    41. Nellie Tracy says

      October 09, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so delicious! Love that it's low carb!

      Reply
    42. Sues says

      October 09, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      I've always just called it chili, too, but yesss chili con carne is the very best kind of chile! And I absolutely love that this is low-carb. Yum!!

      Reply

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