Low Carb Hearty Beef and Bean Chili
Cozy up with a bowl of "Low Carb Hearty Beef and Bean Chili," a robust, flavor-packed dish perfect for satisfying cravings without derailing your low-carb lifestyle. This chili recipe features tender ground beef, savory black soybeans, and a symphony of bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika—all simmered to perfection in a rich tomato and beef broth base. Packed with diced bell peppers and aromatic garlic and onions, every bite delivers hearty goodness and complex layers of flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simmering hour to meld the ingredients, this gluten-free and keto-friendly recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it steaming hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or creamy avocado slices for an irresistible finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
- 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 15 ounces Canned black soybeans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers, and cook for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the canned diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, and beef broth, stirring to combine.
Stir in the black soybeans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot, allowing it to simmer for about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with cheese, sour cream, or avocado slices, keeping in mind that these additions will affect the carb content.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.7 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.8 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 5235 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 127.3 g | 255% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 27.1 mg | 151% | |
| Potassium | 4513 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
