Keto Smoky Beef Chili

A terrific thick beef chili that is packed with fresh ground beef and has a great smoky flavor; add grilled steak bites to really beef it up.

{Keto} {Gluten Free}

Who’s ready to get warmed up from the inside out with some great hearty chili? I LOVE me some chili and this is my favorite type; a chili that is nice and thick with small diced vegetables, has a nice little kick and no beans.

Chili is perfect on its own or is great for adding to a variety of different foods. Who doesn’t love chili nachos, chili burgers, chili dogs?… the list goes on.

This recipe doesn’t call for chuck roast or steak because I wanted it to be a quick recipe and that still provides a great depth of flavor. For instant pot owner’s, this would be a great time to add some great chunks of meat. For all non-instant pot owners who do want to beef up the chili, just grill a steak and thinly slice.

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How to make Smoky Beef Chili

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the hamburger. When the meat has browned, add one cup of small diced onions and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and bell pepper to the meat mixture and continue to cook for about five minutes.

I always have some chipotle peppers in adobo pureed in a container in my freezer. Seldom does a recipe call for more than one or two peppers or just the sauce, so I always open the can, puree the entire contents, use what I need to and freeze the rest.

Add the tomato paste, roasted red pepper and chipotle puree to the meat mixture and cook for five minutes. Add the tomatoes and spices and cook for five minutes. Last, add the beef stock and cook down on a simmer for 20 minutes.

Looking for more great sides? Check out the absolute best picnic beans or beet and kohlrabi salad.

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