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Batch Cook / Food Prep - Keto No-Bean Green Chile Beef Chili

Batch Cook · Tex-Mex · Keto

Keto No-Bean Green Chile Beef Chili

A rich, warming chili packed with ground beef, zucchini, and green chiles — no beans needed. High volume, deeply spiced, and one of the best freezer-to-microwave keto meals you can make. Tastes even better the next day.

Keto Freezer-Friendly Under 500 Cal Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Option
1h 10m
Total Time
16
Servings
420
Calories
32 oz
Container
26g
Fat
34g
Protein
8g
Net Carbs
~420
Calories
1

Ingredients

5 lbs ground beef (85/15 lean)
6 medium zucchini, diced small
3 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles
3 medium yellow onions, diced
10 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups beef broth
5 tbsp chili powder
3 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp salt (plus more to taste)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup sour cream, for topping
1 cup shredded cheddar, for topping
2

Instructions

1

Brown the Beef in Batches

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven (8+ quart) over medium-high heat. Working in 3–4 batches, add the ground beef and cook, breaking into crumbles, until well browned. Transfer each batch to a large bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving fat in the pot.

⏱ 15 minutes
2

Sauté Onions & Garlic

In the same pot, add the diced onions and cook until softened and translucent. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

⏱ 6 minutes
3

Bloom the Spices

Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, and dried oregano to the pot. Stir constantly and toast the spices until very fragrant.

⏱ 1 minute
4

Simmer the Chili Base

Return all the beef to the pot. Add diced tomatoes, green chiles, beef broth, and salt. Stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered.

⏱ 30 minutes
5

Add Zucchini

Add the diced zucchini to the pot and stir to combine. Continue simmering until the zucchini is tender but still holds its shape.

⏱ 10 minutes
6

Season, Portion & Store

Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with about 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar. For batch storage, cool completely, then portion into 32 oz airtight containers without toppings — leave 1 inch of headroom for expansion.

Prep Notes & Tips

  • Container: Use 32 oz (4-cup) round deli-style or deep rectangular containers. Chili expands when frozen — leave 1 inch at the top. Souper Cubes silicone trays (2-cup size) work great for freezing flat, then transfer frozen blocks to labeled bags.
  • Freezer: Freeze without toppings for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the microwave (5–6 min, stirring halfway) or in a pot over medium heat for 10–12 min. Add sour cream and cheese after reheating.
  • Volume boost: Add 1 lb of diced mushrooms with the zucchini — they cook down but add meaty texture and almost no calories.
  • Why no beans: Traditional chili uses beans for bulk, but they're too carb-heavy for keto. Zucchini absorbs the spices and gives you that satisfying chunkiness.
  • Batch strategy: Use at least an 8-quart stockpot or Dutch oven. Brown beef in 3–4 batches for proper color — don't overcrowd.
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