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Keto Sausage and Ground Beef Chili (Bean-Free)

Keto sausage and ground beef chili is a hearty, bean-free stovetop chili simmered until thickened. Fire-roasted tomatoes, smoky spices, and two kinds of meat make it rich and savory.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground pork sausage
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 0.5 green bell pepper medium, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes undrained
  • 0.5 cup beef broth

Equipment

  • 1 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sausage, ground beef, salt, and pepper; cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up the meat, until browned and the meat reaches 160°F.
  3. Spoon off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
  4. Add the onion and bell pepper; cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  5. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano; cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  6. Add the tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Notes

For the best texture, break up the meat well as it browns and leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pot. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For less sodium, use low-sodium beef broth and reduce the added salt.