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Low Carb - Keto Chili

Low Carb Chili

When the temperatures outside have dropped and eating a cold salad has lost its appeal we have the perfect recipe to warm you up from the inside out.
Today we are going to show you how to make a hearty beefy chili that is both savory and delicious. Best part is, it’s low carb and Keto friendly. And hey, ifthat’s not your thing, you can add a can or 2 of beans. No judgement here. If you like spicy foods, we’ve got you covered. You can add more of the chili seasoning to kick up the heat or keep it less spicy if you prefer.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Large Butch Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 lbs. Ground beef (80-20 blend)
  • 3-4 tbsp Wagyu Tallow or Olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 cup Onions (chopped) (Divided)
  • 4 ea gloves of Garlic (Minced) (Divided)
  • 1 cup Green Bell Peppers (chopped) (Divided)
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Peppers (Chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Yellow Bell Peppers (chopped)
  • 1 ea Jalapeno Pepper (sliced)
  • 28 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1 tbsp. White Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. Better than Bouillon - Roast Beef
  • 3 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp. Swerve (Brown Sugar Alternate)
  • 3-4 tbsp. Elite BBQ Smokers’ SPG seasoning
  • 4 tbsp. Elite BBQ Smokers' Taco / Chili Seasoning

Elite BBQ Smokers’ SPG seasoning

  • 4 tbsp. Kosher Salt
  • 3 tbsp. Course Ground Pepper
  • 1 tbsp. Granulated Garlic

Elite BBQ Smokers' Taco / Chili Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp. Cumin
  • 1 tbsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 tbsp. Cayenne Pepper Optional
  • 1 tbsp. Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Instructions
 

Sauté the Vegetables

  • In a Cast Iron Dutch Oven, add in: 3-4 tbsp. Wagyu Tallow or Olive oil (extra virgin) and set the stove to medium to medium/high temperature.
  • When the oil is hot. Add in 1/2 c. onions (chopped) and cook until they are translucent.
  • Once the Onions are caramelized Add in 2 gloves of Garlic Minced and sauté
  • Add in 1/2 c. Green bell peppers (chopped) and cook until the peppers are soft

Cooking the Hamburger Meat

  • Add in 3-1/2 lbs of Ground beef (80-20 blend) and continue to stir to break it up
  • Cook the Hamburger Meat until it is completely cooked

Adding the Vegetables and Tomatoes

  • Once the Hamburger meat is cooked add in: 1/2 c. onions, 1/2 c. green bell peppers, 1/2 c. of red bell peppers, 1/2 c. yellow peppers, 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 Jalapeno sliced up.
  • Add in 3-4 tbsp of Elite BBQ Smokers’ SPG seasoning
  • Simmer for about 10-minutes or until all the vegetables are nice and soft
  • Add in 1 tbsp of white vinegar and stir in
  • Add in 2 tbsp of tomato paste and stir in
  • Add in 2 tbsp of Serve Brown Sugar and stir in
  • Add in 4 tbsp. of Elite BBQ Smokers’ Taco / Chili Seasoning
  • Add in 28 oz. of crushed Red tomatoes and stir in
  • Add in 3 tbsp of Better than Bouillons -Roast Beef Mix and stir in

Cooking the Chili

  • Let the Chili come up to a simmer
  • Add in 3 c. of water (you can add less water in you want a more Meaty Chili)
  • Let the chili come to a boil and cook for about 10-minutes
  • Stir and reduce the heat to a medium to medium-low and let it simmer for about 2-1/2 hours.

Resting and Tasting the Chili

  • Remove from the heat and let it rest for about 1 hour
  • Serve and enjoy. Feel free to add your favorite toppings to the Chili
  • Letus know how it turned out and Tag #EliteBBQSmokers in your social media post.

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Keyword Beef, bell pepper, chili, chili pepper, crushed tomatoes, garlic, hamburger meat, onions, tomato paste, wagyu tallow