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Home » Recipes » Beanless Chili (Low Carb)

Christel OerumBy Christel Oerum on October 31, 2020
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Beanless Chili (Low Carb)

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Looking for some low carb comfort food to warm you up on a cold day? This easy beanless chili is packed with flavor and only has 6 net carbs per serving!

Beanless chili in a white bowl topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and green onion

Is there anything quite like a good soup to warm you up on a cold day? From stews to chowders to chilis, there are so many great options!

Many chili recipes include beans, which can increase the carb count. This beanless chili, on the other hand, only has 6 net carbs per serving and is packed with delicious flavor!

In place of the beans, this recipe incorporates onion, garlic, bell pepper, green chilis, and plenty of spices for a taste that will keep you coming back again and again.

Plus, everything comes together in one pot! It’s so easy to make and perfect for anyone following a low carb or keto way of eating.

How to make beanless chili

This hearty dish is delightfully simple to make. Just combine the ingredients and then give it a little time for all the flavors to come together!

Ingredients for chili in separate ramekins, as seen from above

Step 1: In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onions.

Step 2: Once the onions are translucent, add the garlic, bell pepper, and green chilis. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 3: Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned.

Cooked ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and green chilis in a white pot with a wooden spoon

Step 4: Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

All ingredients in the pot, unmixed

Step 5: Stir until well-combined.

All ingredients mixed together in a white pot with a wooden spoon

Step 6: Bring the ingredients to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour. If the mixture appears dry, add a splash of beef broth.

The longer you cook the chili, the more the flavors will deepen. Once you’re happy with the flavor, serve with your desired toppings and enjoy!

Chili in a white pot with a wooden spoon

What to serve with chili

What’s a hearty bowl of chili without some tasty toppings?

If you’re watching your carbs, then I recommend sticking to low-carb options like sour cream and shredded cheese. For an extra boost of healthy fats, try adding a little chopped avocado!

I also like to garnish my chili with some chopped green onion, chives, cilantro, or parsley. They add an extra hint of flavor and a nice pop of green.

Looking for something to serve on the side? This low carb cornbread is perfect for soaking up any extra chili left at the bottom of the bowl!

Storage

Leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days.

I find that the flavors of soups, stews, and chilis usually deepen overnight and are even richer the next day! So I always try to make enough to have some leftovers.

Two bowls of chili topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and green onion next to a ramekin of green onion

Other low carb dinner recipes

Looking for more Keto-friendly comfort foods? There are so many delicious options! Here are a few of my favorite recipes that I know you’ll love:

  • Keto Meatloaf
  • Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
  • Stuffed Peppers Without Rice

You can also read this roundup I created of 10 healthy dinner recipes for diabetics for even more great low-carb dinner recipe ideas.

When you’ve made this chili, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Beanless Chili (Low Carb)

Looking for some low carb comfort food to warm you up on a cold day? This easy beanless chili is packed with flavor and only has 6 net carbs per serving!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Author:Christel Oerum
Servings:8
Beanless chili in a white bowl topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and green onion
5 from 2 votes
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ yellow bell pepper (chopped)
  • ¼ cup green chilis (chopped)
  • 1½ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onions.
  • Once the onions are translucent, add the garlic, bell pepper, and green chilis. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir until well-combined.
  • Bring the ingredients to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour. If the mixture appears dry, add a splash of beef broth.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 8 servings of chili.
The longer you let the chili simmer, the deeper the flavors will be.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Beanless Chili (Low Carb)
Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)
Calories 174 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 52.5mg18%
Sodium 457mg19%
Potassium 328mg9%
Carbohydrates 8.4g3%
Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugar 3.7g4%
Protein 18.7g37%
Net carbs 5.9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beanless chili, gluten-free, keto, low carb
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Christel Oerum

About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

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  1. AvatarJen Rigley says

    November 15, 2020 at 7:20 am

    I’m so glad I found this recipe – I love making chili but my recipe uses a lot of beans and now that I am watching my carbs I know I need to reduce my intake of them…so I found this just at the right time.

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  2. AvatarCuthbert Pandey says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:09 pm

    Great food for breakfast. It’s so yummy. Thank for your recipe.

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