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Low Sodium No Bean Chili

Craving a hearty bowl of comfort that isn't packed with carbs? This low sodium no bean chili is a delicious, healthy, and super easy recipe!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients 

Instructions

  • In a large pot or cast iron Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, green pepper, and jalapeño.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, 1 green bell pepper, 1 jalapeño
  • Sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender.
  • Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with the back of a wooden spoon. Cook until the beef is thoroughly browned, about 5 minutes.
    2 pounds lean ground beef
  • Add the garlic and stir for 2 minutes.
    4 cloves garlic
  • Add all the spices and tomato paste, then mix well.
    2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1½ teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Add the bay leaves and enough beef broth to just cover the ground beef, then stir.
    2 bay leaves, 2-3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. You can cook the chili for longer on a lower heat for more intense flavor, but it will be ready in 30 minutes if you want it quickly.
  • Serve the chili with a dollop of sour cream, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Notes

This recipe is for 8 servings of chili. Each serving is 1 cup.
Use low-sodium beef broth or make your own.
If you're not watching your salt, you can add ½ a teaspoon if desired.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Low Sodium No Bean Chili
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
240
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12.4
g
19
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.8
g
24
%
Trans Fat
 
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.3
g
Cholesterol
 
70
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
283.1
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
226.4
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
6.8
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2.5
g
10
%
Sugar
 
3.2
g
4
%
Protein
 
25.1
g
50
%
Net carbs
 
4.3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.