Low Carb Lean Beef Chili Con Carne
Satisfy your comfort food cravings without compromising your diet with this flavorful Low Carb Lean Beef Chili Con Carne! This hearty and protein-packed recipe features lean ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, juicy diced tomatoes, and a medley of bold spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin—all simmered to perfection for a rich and warming dish. The addition of zucchini adds a wholesome twist, supporting the recipe’s low-carb focus while enhancing its nutritional value. Ready in just under an hour, this chili is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering big flavor with minimal effort. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness, it’s a guilt-free comfort classic that’s as healthy as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the lean ground beef to the pot. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
Drain excess fat if necessary, then add the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Allow the chili to cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced zucchini and continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.4 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 3936 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 111.4 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 3034 mg | 65% | |
*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.
