My Very First Keto Chili

I've made chili throughout my 22 year marriage, but I've never made it without beans.  Last week we attended an annual chili cook-off and were really inspired by a particular chili that didn't have a bean in sight.  I knew I could set out to make a Keto Chili that my hubby and I would love so much that we wouldn't miss the beans.  I nailed it!  We loved it!

Hope you like it too!  

In the past I would often add beer for added flavor but beer isn't keto so I grabbed some red wine that hubby was keeping in the refrigerator.  You don't have to add it, you could use balsamic vinegar instead, but my husband and I really loved the hint of wine flavor, it added a nice layer.

Ingredients:

2 pounds of organic grass fed ground beef

1-28 oz can of Petite Diced Tomatoes or (2) 15 oz cans

1 can of tomato paste

1 large onion of choice (I use Sweet Maui), diced

3-4 cloves of fresh garlic

1 packet of "hot" chili seasoning of choice (read labels, some contain wheat)

1/4 cup of red wine OR 2 TBSP of balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp of Kerry Gold grass fed butter

1-2 Tbsp of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

Directions:

Heat up a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and add your diced onion and cook on low to medium heat for 2 minutes, be sure to salt the onion upon adding to pan to help them sweat.  After 2 minutes add the garlic and cook one more minute, stirring constantly so they don't burn.

Add your can(s) of diced tomatoes to onion and garlic and heat on low.  You can add your chili seasoning at this stage.

In a separate pan, sauté your 2 pounds of organic grass fed ground beef.  Drain.

Once cooked, add meat to your tomato, onion, and garlic mixture.  Add your entire can of tomato paste and mix thoroughly.  Heat up the entire contents on low heat.  Add your butter and stir until melted.  Add your wine and take a swig for yourself, you've worked hard, you deserve it!

Once it's all mixed I taste it to make sure it has the flavor I want.  I will often even add one more tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.  Remember, this is keto so don't fear fat!  Fat is our friend!  

Voila!

This chili had so much flavor and heat that I didn't need to add sour cream or cheese, or anything!  My husband did add cheese and he wasn't complaining, I assure you!  So feel free to add any of your favorite chili condiments, but stay clear of chips, remember, this is Keto!

Enjoy your keto chili and I hope this has been A Good Fit!

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