Description
A delicious low-carb comfort food perfect for keto diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste (no sugar added)
- 1 cup beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed (optional for a less strict keto)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced bell peppers and kidney beans (if using) to the pot, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with crumbled tempeh or mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado for added flavor and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg