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Keto Carrot Chili Recipe

This recipe is going to be a clear winner because it not only keeps you on track and feeling ready to go, but it’s easily enjoyable for tastebuds of any age. Perhaps even extended family or a crowd coming for dinner? This is also great for adjusting amounts and having a simple one-pot offering for all.

In this recipe, the carrots add a delicious hint of sweetness that’s absolutely delicious. But I know it’s not normal to add carrots into chili recipes. So, for more traditional recipes, check out our Keto slow cooker brisket chili recipe or our traditional Keto chili recipe.

3 Ways To Change Up This Keto Chili Recipe

1. Use eggplants or more tomatoes instead of carrots.
   You can change up this keto chili recipe dramatically by adding in eggplants or more tomatoes instead.
2. Use bone broth instead of water.
   Introduce more nutrients as well as more flavor to your chili by using bone broth instead of water. Or use chicken broth or beef broth if you don’t have bone broth available. Keep in mind, the more liquid you add, the more chili-stew it will become.
3. Play around with the spices.
   Also, chili is the perfect opportunity to play with your spice cabinet. Feel free to play with best-loved chili options including (but not limited to): paprika, cumin, parsley, thyme, turmeric, mustard powder, cinnamon.

My Secret Ingredient For All Keto Chilis

Add this ingredient at the end of the cooking process, just before serving. It’ll add in a ton of flavor and make your keto chili dishes so memorable.

What am I talking about?

Cilantro…

Cilantro is a superhero from the culinary world. This herb packs a punch of flavor for sure, creating a satisfying full bodied experience when added to any meal.

However, it is also a powerhouse from a nutrition standpoint (including the ability to reduce anxiety). (1)

More Keto Chili Recipes?

And for even more, check out our large list of Keto chili recipes here.

Keto Carrot Chili Recipe

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• Author: Louise Hendon
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 75 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner, Lunch
• Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) avocado oil, to cook with
• 1.5 lb (675 g) ground beef
• 4 slices of bacon, diced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely diced or minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Add avocado oil to a large pot and brown the ground beef and bacon on high heat.  Then add in the onion and let it brown for a few minutes as well.
2. Add in the tomatoes and carrots and water.
3. Season lightly with salt.
4. Simmer with the lid on for 60 minutes, stirring often to make sure it doesn’t burn on the bottom.
5. Add in the garlic and cilantro and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

All nutritional data are estimated and based on per serving amounts.

Net Carbs: 3 g

Nutrition

• Calories: 440
• Sugar: 2 g
• Fat: 37 g
• Carbohydrates: 4 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 21 g