Instant Pot Keto Chili
As the weather gets cooler and football is in full swing, one of the favorite dishes around my house is chili. My husband loves the hearty, meaty goodness of a big bowl of chili. Every time I make a big pot of chili, it is gone in a blink of an eye. It used to take hours on the stove to develop all the thick rich flavors, but now with my new favorite kitchen appliance: the Instant Pot, it has become so easy and convenient.
How to make Instant Pot Keto Chili
Having an Instant Pot is one of the best investments you can make if you are anything like me and prefer to make your food from scratch. It cuts down on cooking time, gives fantastic results and locks in nutrition and flavors. No longer do you have to simmer your chili or stew for hours. Just pop your ingredients into the Instant Pot, use the saute feature and pressure cook to give your dish that ” I slaved for hours over a hot stove” taste! However, if you do not have one of these amazing gadgets, I have also included regular stove top instructions at the end of this post.
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 pounds ground beef ( grass fed and finished is preferable )
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease ( you can use avocado oil or lard, but ohhh the flavor of bacon grease )
- 1 – 4 oz. can of green chiles
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground chipotle ( add more if you like heat )
- 1 tablespoon Himalayan sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 – 6oz. can tomato paste
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoon xantham gum
Instant Pot Directions
- Place bacon grease into Instant Pot liner with diced onion and ground beef.
- Saute for approximately 8-10 minutes until beef is browned.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and chipotle and mix into the beef mixture.
- Turn the Instant Pot off.
- Add green chiles, tomato paste and bone broth to the mixture.
- Put on the lid making sure the valve is set to sealing.
- Cook on manual setting/ high pressure for 25 minutes.
- Quick release once the unit is finished and remove lid.
- Turn on saute function and add in the apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos.
- Gradually add in the xantham gum slowly while stirring making sure it does not clump until chili thickens.
- Enjoy!
Stove Top Directions
- Place bacon grease into a large pot with diced onion and ground beef.
- Cook on medium heat for approximately 8-10 minutes until beef is browned.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and chipotle and mix into the beef mixture and cook an additional few minutes until spices are well incorporated.
- Add green chiles, tomato paste and bone broth to the mixture.
- Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer covered on low heat for 4 hours giving the flavors a chance to develop.
- Add in the apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos.
- Gradually add in the xantham gum slowly while stirring making sure it does not clump until chili thickens.
- Enjoy!
How to make a Chili Bar for your next party
One of the great things about a big pot of chili is that it is so versatile and perfect for parties and large gatherings. I like to do a big buffet table with all the toppings so that everyone can customize their meal. I also like to provide some non keto offerings so that there is something for everyone.
Toppings
- shredded cheese
- diced avocado or guacamole
- sour cream
- onions
- salsa
- shredded lettuce
- sliced olives
- crushed tortilla chips (non keto)
- sliced jalepenos
- chopped cilantro
- green onion
- crumbled bacon
Other Dishes to Serve in the Chili Bar
- baked potatoes ( non keto)
- truffled egg salad
- green salad
- pork rinds and tortilla chips (non keto) to make nachos
- low carb bacon and cheese cornbread from Ketogenic Kitchen
More Dishes You Would Like
Easy Instant pot chili recipe, so full of flavor that you don't miss the carbs.
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 pounds ground beef grass fed if possible
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease
- 1 can green chiles 4 oz
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground chipotle you can add more if you like heat
- 1 tablespoon Himalayan sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can tomato paste 6 oz
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoon xantham gum
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Place bacon grease into Instant Pot liner with diced onion and ground beef
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Saute for approximately 8-10 minutes until beef is browned
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Add salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and chipotle and mix into the beef mixture
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Turn the Instant Pot off
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Add green chiles, tomato paste and bone broth to the mixture
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Put on the lid making sure the valve is set to sealing.
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Cook on manual setting/ high pressure for 25 minutes
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Quick release once the unit is finished and remove lid
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Turn on saute function and add in the apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos
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Gradually add in the xantham gum slowly while stirring making sure it does not clump until chili thickens
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Enjoy
I’ve been hearing so many good things about the Instant Pot recently…I’m thinking I need to make the leap and buy it! Your chili looks fabulous!
Thanks Jennifer! I would definitely recommend getting an Instant Pot. It has saved me many hours in the kitchen.
Those Instant Pots sure seem to make life a lot easier. I still haven’t purchased one, but everyone has me convinced, This chili looks hearty and delicious. Perfect for a wintery evening like today.
We’re going to pick up an instant pot today! It’s a belated Christmas gift and I can’t wait to have chili in 25 minutes!
I love chili too! I haven’t joined the Instant Pot train yet…that would be just one more appliance to keep track of š But I do love using my slow cooker, and this recipe would work great for that too.
I’ve just tried making chili the other night and I loved it. It wasn’t perfect tho, something wasn’t right about the proportion of things, so i’ll have to try again using your recipe!! š
My bf would love this dish. I have to make it for him. Thank you very much for sharing!
I still am not sure what an Instapot is but this recipe looks so good I think it is time I figure it out and maybe pick one up. I really like the idea of adding bacon grease to the chili for some added flavour.
Haha, bacon grease makes everything taste better! We had -30 degrees over the weekend, so need this chili to warm up!
Oh yes..the flavor of bacon grease is not one easily replaced!!! Love this chili, and love that it is keto!! yay for Instant Pots…I ADORE mine!
Beautiful recipe! Love that it’s keto too!
Such a great recipe! I love a good chili and I’m loving all the spices you used.
Yeess!! Love all those gorgeous spices and delicious meat! Will be making this!, with toppings; yum!
I make my chili with bacon grease too! It totally makes the meal! This looks lovely – love all those green chilies – my fav!
This is EXACTLY the sort of chili recipe I need!
Looks beyond delicious! Must try ASAP!
So yummy and perfect this time of the year. I love that you made it in the Instant Pot, it’s such an amazing kitchen tool.
It’s amazing the flavors you can create with the Instant Pot! I’ve been contemplating going keto for a bit to sort out some health issues. This would be a tasty recipe to keep on hand.
Chilli is such a good comfort food, I love a big bowl especially if there’s some grated cheese involved!
Bacon grease for the win! Looks delicious and I’m a huge fan of a chili bar at parties! People love to top their bowls with all the fun ingredients.
Perfect chilli for a weather like here, in Northern California , foggy, rainy and grey!
I may be going keto for awhile in the near future, so I will have to keep this in mind. It looks so good!!
Made this for dinner tonight in my Instant Pot-it was delicious!
Iām the only one Keto in the house so after it was done, I separated some out and added beans for my husband and teen boys. They loved it too! I love that I can make this for everyone and have a great Keto lunch the next day!
Thanks for the recipe.
Tabitha I am so glad that you guys enjoyed it and your idea to adapt it for the rest of the family is ingenious! I will have to do that for my teenage boys too!
What can I use instead of xanthum gum?
You can omit the xanthum gum if you like. It’s only used as a thickener.
Do you have the macros for this?
I’m sorry Jackie I don’t but I am working on getting the macros put on my recipes as soon as I can figure out the tech.
I figured I’d stop in at comment that I would love to try this but won’t be using this recipe as it doesn’t have the nutrition facts. That’s one of the biggest things people look for so when you post a keto recipe without it’s hard to take it seriously. I could look it up by each ingredient but there’s a reason I googled “Keto chili”.
Can you use coconut oil (fractioned or virgin) instead of coconut aminos?
Hi Robert, the coconut aminos give it an extra layer of flavor, It tastes a bit like soy sauce without the soy and gluten. If you do not have any on hand, it’s not a big deal just omit it and the chili will still be delicious.