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Low Carb Beanless Chili

This Low Carb Beanless Chili recipe includes instructions to make it in the slow cooker, Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker), or stovetop. It's an easy, simple recipe that is comforting and delicious! Made with both ground beef and Italian sausage, this recipe for Chili will be the one you come back to over and over again.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: chili recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter or ghee
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 14 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 4-6 ounces strong brewed coffee
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp chili powder add more to make it spicy
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp ground oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Stovetop Directions

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add chopped peppers, onion and celery and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender. Spoon the vegetables out of the pan and set aside.
  • To the pot add ground beef and ground Italian Sausage. Brown the meat, then drain any excess fat.
  • Return the peppers, onion, and celery to the pan. 
  • Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and coffee. Stir to combine.
  • Add in spices — cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground oregano, salt and black pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours.

Instant Pot Directions

  • Press the "sauté" button, then press the “Adjust” button once. Wait for the indicator to say “hot.”
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add in chopped peppers, onion, and celery and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until tender. Remove the vegetables from the pot.
  • To the pot add in ground beef and ground Italian Sausage. Brown the meat, draining any excess liquid.
  • Return the peppers, onion, and celery to the pot.
  • Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and coffee. Stir to combine.
  • Add in spices — cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground oregano, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Place the lid on and pressure cook on Manual at high pressure for 20 minutes, then release manually.

Slow Cooker Directions

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add chopped peppers, onion and celery and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender. Spoon the vegetables out of the pan and set aside.
  • To the pot add ground beef and ground Italian Sausage. Brown the meat, then drain any excess fat. 
  • Add the sautéed veggies and browned ground beef and ground Italian Sausage to the slow cooker.
  • Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce beef broth, and coffee. Stir to combine.
  • Add in spices — cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground oregano, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.

Notes

Paleo and Whole 30: Garnish with avocado slices, onion, and/or chopped fresh parsley.
Keto / Low-carb: Garnish with sour cream, cheese, and/or avocado slices.