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    Keto Chorizo Chili

    Dec 29, 2020 · 4 Comments

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    This Keto Chorizo Chili is made in a cast-iron Dutch oven for ultimate flavor. Made with Kiolbassa Chorizo, ground beef, veggies, and spices it's as simple as it is tasty. The perfect easy low-carb and gluten-free dinner recipe!

    Keto Chorizo Chili in a black bowl with cilantro to the side
    This Keto Chorizo Chili recipe is sponsored by our friends at Kiolbassa Smoked Meats! Thank you for supporting the brands that make CIK and our mission possible!

    Keto Chorizo Chili! 🌶 It's so spicy, so easy, and oh so good that this may just become a weekly go-to for you, and us! We love whipping up a massive pot of soup at the beginning of the week to have on hand for easy meals and this one does not disappoint. Here's what we've got going on in the pot of goodness...

    Ingredients in Keto Chorizo Chili

    • Kiolbassa Chorizo - the BEST chorizo we've tried and made by one of our favorite companies. This chorizo is made in small batches and is gluten-free and dairy-free.
    • Ground beef
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Tomatoes
    • Peppers
    • Spices
    • Bone broth

    How to make Keto Chorizo Chili

    1. Remove the casing from the chorizo. In a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium high heat brown the chorizo for 5-6 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon, place in a large bowl and set aside. Add the ground beef to the pot and brown for 5-6 minutes, remove and place in the bowl with the chorizo.
    2. Add the butter to the pot along with the diced peppers and onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, add in the garlic and cook another minute.
    3. Add in the spices and cook, stirring, for an additional 30 seconds.
    4. Add the browned meat back to the pot along with the remaining ingredients. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook 30 minutes.

    Can I use different meat than ground beef?

    You can! We've used ground chicken, turkey, and bison and they're all equally delicious but we have to say we're partial to bison!

    Can I leave the chorizo in slices instead of crumbling it?

    You can, but it's not going to be cohesive. To make the chorizo crumble all you need to do is remove the casing from the links.

    Optional topping options for this low-carb Keto Chili recipe

    We say optional, but they're really not 😉  The toppings are the best part in our opinion!

    • Sour cream
    • Avocado
    • Cilantro
    • Diced onion
    • Pickled jalapenos

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    Keto Chorizo Chili

    This Keto Chorizo Chili is made in a cast iron Dutch oven for ultimate flavor.
    4.80 from 5 votes
    Print Rate Pin Recipe
    Course: Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
    Keyword: Keto Chili
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 349kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 12-oz package Kiolbassa Chorizo
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 green bell pepper diced
    • 1 medium yellow onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • ½ tablespoon cumin
    • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 28- oz can crushed tomatoes
    • 14- oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
    • 4 cups beef bone broth
    • Salt to taste

    Toppings:

    • Sour cream
    • Avocado
    • Cilantro
    • Diced onion
    • Pickled jalapenos

    Instructions

    • Remove the casing from the chorizo. In a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat brown the chorizo for 5-6 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon, place in a large bowl, and set aside. Add the ground beef to the pot and brown for 5-6 minutes, remove and place in the bowl with the chorizo.
    • Add the butter to the pot along with the diced peppers and onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, add in the garlic and cook another minute.
    • Add in the spices and cook, stirring, for an additional 30 seconds.
    • Add the browned meat back to the pot along with the remaining ingredients. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
    • To serve, top with your choice of toppings.

    Video

    Notes

    **Nutritional info does not include optional toppings

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Chorizo Chili
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 349 Calories from Fat 225
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 25g38%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Cholesterol 74mg25%
    Sodium 686mg30%
    Potassium 554mg16%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 23g46%
    Vitamin A 1475IU30%
    Vitamin C 31mg38%
    Calcium 53mg5%
    Iron 3mg17%
    *

    Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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    Comments

    1. Sheryl says

      June 25, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      I'm a chili-lover, and I was happy to find a recipe that would work for me on the keto diet. I've made this recipe four times, and each time it turned out perfectly and my whole family loved it. Even if I wasn't eating keto, this chili would be a staple dinner for us. It may be my favorite chili recipe ever, it's so good.

      Reply
    2. Deanna says

      September 27, 2021 at 7:43 am

      Hello! I REALLY want to try this recipe but I don’t have a Dutch oven. Do you think it would be possible in a crock pot? Or just a regular pot on the stove? Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Cast Iron Keto says

        September 27, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        Hi Deanna, yes, you can use any type of pot.

        Reply
    3. Carissa Renard says

      November 03, 2022 at 3:52 am

      4 stars
      Good but I think there’s way too much beef stock in this recipe; I used 3 cups and even after simmering 45 mins it was still pretty liquidy;
      I’d recommend only using 2 cups

      Reply

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