Beanless Low Carb Chili Recipe (Paleo, Keto)

Name: Low Carb Chili - No Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 125 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 cup onion (chopped); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (check ingredients for paleo); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 6 ounces tomato paste; 3 bay leaves; 2.25 ounces sliced black olives; 1/4 cup chili peppers (finely chopped)

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A low carb chili recipe that’s easy to make and full of flavor. This beanless chili can be made mild or spiced up with more hot chili peppers.

We grew some red hot chili peppers this year in the garden. Since we had so many, I used them to spice up a low carb chili without beans. It’s difficult to come up with a no carb chili, but this recipe does have fewer carbs than my chili made with canned tomatoes.

The peppers I used were green on the plant most of the summer. It wasn’t until late summer that they all started to turn red. I was surprised at how many peppers shot off the small plant we planted.

I was told that these peppers can be dried and used as a seasoning throughout the year. They are a hot pepper, though not the hottest you can get. Since I wanted a beanless chili recipe, I omitted the beans and used canned black olives instead. I suppose I could have used black soy beans, but I didn’t have any on hand.

How to make low carb chili

To begin, about 1 to 2 pounds of ground beef is browned over medium high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. An Instant Pot can be used as well on the saute setting.

While the meat is being cooked, it’s a good time to chop up the fresh peppers. A hand chopper can be used to speed things up. With hot peppers, it’s a good idea to wear gloves when chopping.

Keep in mind, when working with hot peppers, you need to be careful not to get the juice near your eye. I provide warning based on my own experience. It’s important to practice safety in the kitchen!

I didn’t measure the amount of peppers I used, but it was around 1/4 cup, maybe a little less. In all, I used one regular sized pepper and two small ones in this low carb chili recipe.

adding ingredients to beef for beanless chili

Once the ground beef is brown, all the other ingredients are added. I add a small amount of cinnamon because it enhances the flavor. I thought the amount of hot peppers used was just right, but feel free to adjust the amount to your own preferences.

Using an Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

This easy low carb chili can be made in an Instant Pot or Slow Cooker rather than on the stove top. It’s basically the same process with slightly different cooking times.

For the Instant Pot, after sauteing the ground beef until browned, just add in the remaining ingredients. The saute setting is canceled and the lid is locked into place. Then, the beanless chili is cooked on high pressure for ten minutes. When the time is up, just let it come to a natural pressure release before opening the valve and lid.

To make the chili in a crock pot, just add all the ingredients into the pot. Then let it slow cook for about 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.

Thoughts on the beanless chili

My family absolutely loves this low carb chili recipe without beans. Beans are just a cheap filler anyway, like rice. Most fillers are very starchy. The black olives add flavor as well as healthy fat.

I will definitely be making this beanless chili recipe again. It makes a fabulous low carb meal for lunch or a light dinner. And it’s a great recipe to make for game days or when gathering with friends or family.

How do you like your chili? With bean or without? Hot or spicy? Or, maybe you like Texas style chili.

Other Low Carb Chili Recipes

If you like this recipe, you’ll want to give some of my other keto chili recipes a try:

Crock Pot White Turkey Chili
Low Carb Paleo White Chicken Chili
Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Texas Slow Cooker Beef Chili
Chunky No Bean Chili

Kitchen Tools Used

Dutch oven or large pot
Instant pot (optional)
Crock Pot (optional)
Hand Chopper (optional)

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4.55 from 11 votes

Low Carb Chili – No Beans

A keto chili is easy to make. Just take out the beans and add a bit more meat. Can be made mild or turn up the heat with more hot chili peppers.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy chilli, low carb comfort food

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 263kcal

Author Lisa | Low Carb Yum

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup onion chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce check ingredients for paleo
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
6 ounces tomato paste
3 bay leaves
2.25 ounces sliced black olives
1/4 cup chili peppers finely chopped

US Customary – Metric

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Instructions

Brown ground beef in large pot and drain out fat.
Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil. Then simmer about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Hot peppers can be adjusted to taste.

When working with hot peppers, it’s a good idea to wear gloves. And be careful not to get any of the pepper juice into your eyes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Chili – No Beans

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 263 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 71mg 24%

Sodium 847mg 35%

Potassium 81mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 26g 52%

Vitamin A 25%

Vitamin C 14%

Calcium 2%

Iron 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Additional Info

Net Carbs 5g
% Carbs: 8%
% Protein: 41.6%
% Fat: 50.4%

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Post updated in March 2019. Originally published September 2010.

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