Name: Crockpot Keto Chili without Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste (no sugar added); 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional); 1 tsp black pepper; 2 cans (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium); 2 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tsp cayenne (adjust heat); 2 tsp oregano; 2 tsp salt; 3 lbs ground beef (80/20); 3 tbsp chili powder; 6 cloves garlic, minced; Optional toppings: cheddar, sour cream, avocado, jalapeños

Enjoy Crockpot Keto Chili without Beans, a rich, meaty, zero-bean chili packed with ground beef, smoky spices, and bold flavor. This ultra-low-carb (2 g net per serving) slow-cooker classic is hearty, comforting, and perfect for meal prep.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot Keto Chili without Beans proves you don’t need beans for an insanely satisfying bowl of chili. It’s loaded with tender beef, deep smoky heat, and a thick, rich broth that tastes like it simmered all day—because it did. Naturally gluten-free, virtually zero-carb, and exploding with flavor, it’s the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it keto dinner. One pot feeds a crowd or gives you delicious leftovers for days. Top with cheese, sour cream, and avocado and you’ll never miss the beans.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Brown the Beef First → Creates deeper flavor and better texture.
Use 80/20 Ground Beef → Fat = flavor and keeps chili moist.
Bloom Spices → Toast them in the beef fat for restaurant-level taste.
Add Coffee or Cocoa → Secret umami boosters (trust me).
Simmer Uncovered Last Hour → Thickens naturally.
Taste & Adjust → Chili flavors develop—season again at the end.

Yield: 8 Servings

Crockpot Keto Chili without Beans

Hearty, bean-free keto chili that’s rich, smoky, and zero-carb comfort in a bowl.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste (no sugar added)
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
1 tsp black pepper
2 cans (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp cayenne (adjust heat)
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp salt
3 lbs ground beef (80/20)
3 tbsp chili powder
6 cloves garlic, minced
Optional toppings: cheddar, sour cream, avocado, jalapeños

Instructions

Brown Beef → Cook beef in skillet until deeply browned; drain excess fat if desired.
Bloom Spices → Add chili powder, cumin, paprika in beef fat 60 seconds.
Layer Crockpot → Add browned beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic.
Add Tomatoes → Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
Season → Add remaining spices, cocoa, salt, pepper.
Pour Broth → Add beef broth; stir gently.
Slow Cook → Low 6–8 hours or high 3–4 hours.
Final Taste → Adjust seasoning; add cayenne if you want more heat.
Thicken (optional) → Simmer uncovered last 30 min or mash some beef.
Serve → Ladle into bowls, load with keto toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

Cocoa + coffee are classic secret ingredients—don’t taste them, just depth.
Chili is always better day 2—make ahead when possible.
Freeze in individual portions for grab-and-go keto lunches.
Topping bar makes it fun: cheese, sour cream, avocado, pork rinds, jalapeños.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 736Total Fat 48gSaturated Fat 18gUnsaturated Fat 29gCholesterol 205mgSodium 726mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 3gSugar 2gProtein 65g

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