Keto Chili and Low Carb Beans

This keto chili is simply delicious. It’s hearty in flavor and the perfect comfort food to enjoy on a chilly day. It’s the best keto chili to throw together for an easy weeknight meal or to enjoy on game day! This traditional style chili is made with black soy beans making it a low carb dinner winner.

There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of chili on a cold day. In fact, I think the creation of chili was nature’s way of reminding us how truly special these cold winter months can be. So much coziness, so much comfort.

I’m here to prove you CAN have comfort food on a keto diet. I thrive on healthy comfort food throughout these cold winter days here in Pennsylvania. Recipes like this keto chili and a low carb beans is what keeps me going and honestly warms my heart.

In order to achieve that traditional chili comfort and flavor, I need the beans! I long for the beans, allll the beans, on a keto diet. So I found a substitute and a really, really good one!

This keto chili is made with ground beef, black soy beans, diced onions, celery, tomatoes, sweet peppers, and a variety of spices. It’s super easy to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Serve it with some shredded cheese, sour cream, and top it with green onions; what you’ll have on your hands is a delicious meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients for keto chili and low carb beans

To make this keto chili and low carb beans dish, you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!

Here’s what we are working with:

• olive oil
• red onion, chopped
• celery, chopped
• sweet peppers, chopped
• ground beef
• garlic powder
• chili powder
• ground cumin
• powdered sweetener
• tomatoes, chopped
• canned diced tomatoes and green chilies
• black soy beans
• beef broth
• plant-based shredded cheddar cheese, optional for serving
• green onions, optional for serving

How to make keto chili and low carb beans

1. Add olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven and sauté chopped onion, celery and sweet peppers until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
2. Add in the ground beef, breaking apart until browned.
3. Mix in spices, powdered sweetener, diced tomatoes, canned tomatoes with green chilies, and black soy beans.
4. Pour over beef broth and simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.
5. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro and sour cream if desired.

Are soy beans okay for a keto diet?

Whether or not soy is okay on a keto diet is a very common question. While soy products are not traditionally considered an integral ingredient to a healthy keto diet, they can be included in moderation as part of a well-rounded, nutrient-rich diet. Everything in balance!

Soybeans are a good source of protein and fiber, and they contain a variety of vitamins and minerals.

As with anything, moderation and balance is key when it comes to adding soy to your keto diet. Be sure to pay attention to your intake of soy-based products and monitor your progress or blood sugar if you are diabetic. If you find that you’re struggling to stay in ketosis or you’re not seeing the results you want, you may want to consider only having soy once in a while or cutting it entirely.

Do I have to use (soy) bean in my keto chili?

Nope! You don’t have to use black soy beans in this keto chili recipe. There are plenty of alternatives if you still want chili and need more texture than Keto chili without beans. Riced cauliflower, chopped turnips or even adding spaghetti squash at the end would make for amazing alternatives.

This keto chili and low carb beans recipe is fabulous…because it is simply satisfying.

Use any of these alternatives if you want to skip the black soybeans and you will achieve keto chili goodness!

Is this keto chili recipe dairy-free?

Yes, this chili is dairy free and gluten-free. I tend to avoid dairy because it throws my system out of wack big time. I have included it in this recipe as an OPTIONAL serving choice because cheddar cheese is delicious; I recommend a plant-based one to hit that satisfaction while being hassle-free to your system and progress.

That’s all I’ve got for the keto chili and low carb beans recipe!

I hope you enjoy this keto chili and black beans as much as our little tribe has. If you have any questions, comments, please feel free leave them below. I answer every single question as quickly as I can.

Happy cooking! And thanks for being part of my tribe, The Tasteful Tribe!

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