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Finished sharing mine Instant Pot Chicken Shredded Recipe, I feel My crock Also worth some love. I really like to use both at the same time!As the cold and dull days of January are in full swing, I mainly crave comfort food and I have fallen in love with this Low Carb Keto Chili Recipe In the Crock Pot (Slow Cooker).But you can do it Tomato Chili in the Instant Pot, also!
This is my most classic tomato chili recipe so far, but if you want some variety, try my Keto White Chicken Chili and 30 whole peppers. No matter what kind of low-carb chili you make, don’t forget Tomato Cornbread!

Is it chili sauce?
No, traditional hot peppers are not friendly to ketogenicity—— Carbohydrates in beans It’s just too high.Some people do use black beans, which are lower in carbohydrates, but this is Why i don’t recommend soy.
So, I knew that if I wanted a ketchup chili recipe, I had to make it into a bean-free chili. This is really the only way to avoid too much carbohydrate in chili peppers. I’m a bit unsure about this, because beans are such an important component.Also, just like mine Sugar Free BBQ Sauce, I’m not sure, because people have different opinions on how good beef chili should taste.
I am so happy that I decided to try low-carb chili without beans, despite the uncertainty! It makes a satisfying and healthy dinner with all the flavors of traditional chili recipes.
Why you will love this keto chili recipe
- Rich, hearty and delicious dishes
- Thick chili texture
- Just 15 minutes to prepare time
- Three cooking options-Crock Pot, Instant Pot or Stove Top
- Healthy, low-carb and gluten-free

The ingredients you need
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for the best tomato peppers, the role of each pepper in the recipe, and alternative options. For measurement, please refer to the recipe card below.
- minced meat -I prefer Grass-fed ground beef And usually 85/15 is used. Any ground beef you like will do, or you can substitute ground turkey or chicken.
- onion – I used white onions, but you can also use yellow onions.
- garlic – Use fresh minced garlic for the best flavor, or for convenience.
- Diced tomatoes – two Canned diced tomatoes It’s necessary to provide a classic flavor and make sure you don’t drain the liquid so that the peppers are not too strong. If you like smoky flavor, try fire roasted tomatoes.
- ketchup – Also provides flavor and depth. Make sure that no sugar is added.
- Green chili – These peppers add very mild heat, but you can adjust them as you like. If you like spices, you can also add jalapeno.
- Worcestershire Sauce – This helps make simple low-carb chili recipes umami and slightly sweet. Worcestershire sauce is not friendly to ketones in large quantities, but just a few tablespoons of peppers in the whole batch will do.
- spices —— Chili powder, cumin, Dried oregano, Sea salt, black pepper and Bay leaf. Feel free to add chili to get more heat.
The key to getting the right bean chili is to be generous with spices (see the quantity on the recipe card below). Even my little girl liked it, after I eased her a little heat by adding toppings (thoughts below!).

How to make tomato chili in a crock pot
This section shows how to make Crock Pot Tomato Peppers, with step-by-step photos and detailed information about the technique. For complete instructions, see the recipe card below.
- Fried onions. In a pan over medium-high heat, cook the chopped onions until translucent. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Brown ground beef. Add ground beef, cook until browned, and break with a spatula.


- Mix low-carb chili peppers. Transfer the ground beef mixture to Slow cooker. Add tomatoes, ketchup, green peppers, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, sea salt and black pepper, and stir well. Add bay leaves in the middle.
- Simmer it slowly. Cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. If your slow cooker is very hot, stir it every few hours.


How to make tomato chili in the Instant Pot
This section shows how to make instant ketchup, with step-by-step photos and detailed information about the technique. For complete instructions, see the recipe card below.
- Saute onions and garlic. Select the “saute” mode on the pressure cooker and sauté the onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown ground beef. Add the ground beef to the onion, cook until it turns brown, and break it apart with a spatula.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Add tomatoes, ketchup, green peppers, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, sea salt and black pepper, and stir well. Pour in 1 cup of water or beef broth (due to pressure, the liquid is an additional ingredient recommended for instant ketchup and chili). Put the bay leaf in the middle.
- Pressure cooker. Close the lid and stop the “fry” mode. Select “Meat/Stew” mode for 35 minutes, then start pressure cooking.
- release stress. If possible, please wait for natural release, or if time is not enough, open the valve to exhaust. Remove bay leaves before eating.
Stove top description
The stove-top low-carb chili is almost the same as the Instant Pot above, unless you use a Dutch oven:
- Saute onions and garlic. In a large Dutch oven on medium heat, sauté the onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown ground beef. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Add tomatoes, ketchup, green peppers, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, sea salt and black pepper, and stir well. Put the bay leaf in the middle.
- Cook. Cover and simmer for about an hour, or until the taste is what you like.
The best tomato chili ingredients
Once you have made the low-carb no-bean chili recipe, it’s time to make the side dishes and toppings. Here are some ideas:
- Shredded cheese – Cheddar cheese is my personal favorite, but you can also use Mexican mixed cheese or any other type of cheese Keto Cheese List.
- sour cream – Yes, Sour cream is ketone! Use whole fat.
- Green onions – I prefer to cut them with kitchen scissors, look at mine YouTube video This tomato chili recipe.
- avocado – Cut into cubes, or slice into thin slices and spread. This is also in the video.
- black pepper – Cut them into thin slices. If you want to use less calories for seasoning, remove the seeds.
- Tomato Cornbread – The best side of ketchup friendly peppers!

Storage instructions
- Shop: Put the remaining keto Crock Pot in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat: Heat the stew in the microwave or in a pan on the stove until hot. You can also reheat the tomatoes and peppers in a low-speed slow cooker.
- freeze: Fortunately, Crock Pot low-carb chili (or instant ketchup chili, if you prefer) is perfect freezing.This is a large batch recipe that can make ten cups-enough for dinner right away and The freezer is for later use-because it does not contain dairy products, there is no texture problem. Super easy! If you like chili, make two batches. Let the peppers cool and then freeze them in a freezer bag; once fixed, you can move them as needed or place them vertically in the refrigerator. (I also like to use Beef Papago Ready to go to taco night! ) If you want it to last longer, you can vacuum seal the freezer bag and remove any remaining air once it hardens, but I usually don’t think it is necessary.
More Keto Freezer Meals
Before the birth of my second child, I made this low-carb chili recipe for the first time when I was in frozen meal making mode. That was a few years ago, but I still like simple keto freezer meals…I bet you like them too, so try these:
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Low-carb tomato chili recipe (crock pot or instant pot)
A simple low-carb keto chili recipe, without beans, made in a Crock Pot slow cooker or Instant Pot pressure cooker, using common ingredients and 15 minutes of preparation time.
Preparation time 15 minute
Cooking time 8 Hour
total time 8 Hour 15 minute
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Crock Pot Slow Cooker Instructions
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Lightly oiled Frying pan Cook the chopped onions on medium-high heat until 5-7 minutes, Until translucent (or increase the time to approximately 20 minutes If you like them caramel). Add garlic and cook for a minute or less, until fragrant.
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Add ground beef.Cook 8-10 minutes, Use a spatula, Until it turns brown.
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Transfer the ground beef mixture to Slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients except the bay leaf and stir until combined. If using, place bay leaf in the center.
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Cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. If you use bay leaves, remove them before eating.
Instructions for Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
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Select the “Scramble” setting Pressure cooker (This part is done without a cover).Add a little oil and chopped onions and cook until 5-7 minutes, Until translucent (if you like caramel, you can increase the time to about 20 minutes). Add garlic and cook for a minute or less, until fragrant.
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Add ground beef.Cook 8-10 minutes, Use a spatula to break open until it turns brown.
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Add the remaining ingredients except the bay leaves to the Instant Pot and stir until combined. (For the Instant Pot version, it is recommended to add a glass of water or broth.) If you use it, put the bay leaf in the middle.
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Close the lid. Press “Keep Keep/Cancel” to stop the frying cycle. Select the “Meat/Stew” setting (35 minutes) to start pressure cooking.
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If possible, please wait for natural release, or if time is not enough, turn the valve to “vent” for quick release. If you use bay leaves, remove them before eating.
Recipe notes
Serving size: 1 cup
This is a very thick tomato chili, which I think is a good thing. If you prefer your thinner, you can add a little water (or broth!) to dilute as needed before cooking. This may also reduce the calories and carbohydrates per serving, depending on the amount you add.
Recipe from Simple Keto Recipe.
The video shows how to make low-carb chili:
Click here Jump to the video of this recipe-it’s right above the ingredient list. This is the easiest way to learn how to make Keto Low Carb Chili!
nutrient content
The amount per serving. The amount in the formula description above.
Calories 306
fat 18 grams
protein 23 grams
Total carbohydrates 13 grams
Net carbohydrates 10 grams
fiber 3 grams
sugar 5 grams
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