Whole30 + Keto Instant Pot Chili
Whole30 + Keto Instant Pot Chili Recipe + Video – 8g net carbs! A low carb perfect beef and vegetable no bean chili made in the instant pot! Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, clean eating, real food.
I can’t decide which is more exciting: how delicious this chili is, or how easy it is to make.
Actually, it might be how unbelievably healthy it is. This whole30 + keto instant pot chili tastes like the chili of your dreams, but has no beans or sugar!
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Ingredients in Whole30 + Keto Instant Pot Chili
The real star of this chili is the beef. I get my organic, pasture raised, hormone + antibiotic free ground beef from ButcherBox. The taste can’t be beat!
Along with the ground beef I’m adding in tons of vegetables in all the colors of the rainbow. Onion, celery, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, canned tomatoes.
For spice I’m using canned diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano and smoked paprika. This is a mild spice, my kids are totally fine eating this. If you want more spice, add in more diced green chiles and chili powder. Maybe even cayenne!
Whole30 + Keto Instant Pot Chili No Beans
One thing this chili does not have is beans, which keeps in whole30 compliant + keto friendly. With all the ground beef and vegetables, you don’t even notice!
For fun toppings, I like serving mine topped with sliced avocado and some chopped cilantro.
Whole30 + Keto Chili Meal Prep + Freezing
The best part of this chili is that makes enough for 8 servings! So my family of 4 will have leftovers that I can use for meal prep lunches, or freeze for future dinners.
Meal prep and freezing instructions are in the recipe notes.
Watch Chili Recipe Demo Video (2:31 mins)
Whole30 + Keto Instant Pot Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 yellow squash, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 ribs of celery, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, grated or finely minded
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 pounds ground beef, I get my 100% grass fed hormone + antibiotic free beef from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend!
- 2 14.5-ounce cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup chicken stock
Equipment
Instructions
- Heat your instant pot over SAUTE. Add the avocado oil, and saute all the vegetables for 7-10 minutes until soft.
- Add the ground beef and break it up. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add in the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices + chicken stock. Stir to combine.
- Close with the lid, and make sure the vent is at SEALING. Hit CANCEL, then cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes. Will take about 10-15 minutes to reach pressure, then it will start counting down from 15. After the 15 minutes is up, do a QUICK RELEASE, where you move the valve to VENTING to release all the steam. Once all the steam is gone and the float valve has dropped, you can safely open the instant pot.
- Serve warm topped with your favorite toppings: sliced avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, etc.
- Will keep in an airtight container refrigerated for 5 days, or frozen for 6 months.
Notes
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188 Comments on “Whole30 + Keto Instant Pot Chili”
This chili is so delicious! It has a ton of flavor but not too much heat for my 4 year old! This was the very first Instant Pot recipe I made and it will definitely be a staple in my house going forward! Thanks!!!
I am so happy your very first instant pot recipe was one of mine Melissa! Even better that you liked it! That is fantastic that your 4 year old son liked it too! My little 4 year old just loves it. I am so glad this will be part of your recipe rotation.
Delicious! Cannot wait to make it again!
I am so glad you liked my chili Elizabeth! Isn’t it the best when you make a recipe and can’t wait to make it again? Thanks so much for letting me know you liked it, it means the world to me.
This chili was SO FREAKING good! My fiancé who doesn’t even like chili LOVED it – and didn’t even realize how many veggies he was eating! Will definitely be one of our regular recipes. :)
I am so happy you liked my chili Jordan! Even better that your fiance liked it to. I love how it is packed with veggies, but they just kind of melt into the sauce. I am so glad this has made it into your recipe rotation.
So good! My 3 year old even liked it! Yahoo!
I am so happy you liked my chili Bri. As a mom of toddlers, I know that is quite a compliment that your 3 year old liked it! Nothing makes me happier than that!
Amazing recipe! Its everything I want in a chili!
I was afraid I was using too many veggies for my liking but it’s definitely not. They kind of disappear into the flavor of the spices. This one has a kick to it with the fire roasted tomatoes but soooo good! I’ll switch it up with regular diced tomatoes when I have to make this for kids, or picky adult eaters, ha!
I am so happy you like my chili Susan! I think the veggies to melt into the sauce and make it so flavorful without weighing the chili down. Switching it up with regular diced tomatoes is a great idea.
Ok, I’ve already commented on this recipe before, but it’s so good I had to comment again! I think I’ve made it at least 4 times in the last 2 months! Haha
This time I did half ground turkey and half ground beef, and I added a bag of frozen cauliflower rice at the end to add more veggies!! So yummy!
Thanks for making my day Sarah! I’ve loved your comments on my chili. It makes me so happy to share these recipes and it is thrilling when people really like them. I love you addition of cauliflower rice! What a great way to pack in more veggies. The combination of ground beef and turkey sounds delicious!
One of my favorite chili recipes. So easy to make and a family favorite.
I am so glad you like this Jodi! That is fantastic that it is your family favorite. I also love how EASY it is to make.
I HATE traditional chili but decided to try your version when I was at my sisters’ house and WOW was I impressed!! It was delicious! I will definitely be making this for myself.
I am so happy you like my chili Erin! How could you possibly hate chili? Lol! It’s one of my favorite meals! That’s awesome that you are now a convert.
About a month ago I made this on the stove top and ate it four days in a row without getting tired of it! So dang good! And since I only cook for one I filled (4) freezer friendly mason jars with the leftover chili and froze it. Do yourself a favor and DO THIS. Its rainy and gross out this week so I took a jar out last night and am eating in now and it was the BEST gift to myself.
Thank you so much for your super nice comment Colleen! You absolutely made my day! I am so happy you like my chili. It’s good to know I am not the only one who can eat it again and again without getting tired of it. I think it actually tastes better the next day. It’s the perfect rainy day meal.
Even my zucchini-despising husband loved this chili, thanks to my excellent small dicing! ? Your recipes never disappoint!!!
I am so glad that you and your zucchini despising (how is that possible?) hubby liked my chili! That is fantastic! Your dicing must have been perfect Debbie!
This is the easiest and tastiest chili! Love all of the veggies in it and didn’t miss the beans! My husband, who can be picky with veggies loved it as well. Thank you for all of your recipes and the time you put into all of this. ❤️
So glad you liked this Rachel! It is a fantastic way to get so many veggies in your diet. I am happy your hubby approved.
This chili was phenomenal! I’m a huge fan of chili, but I like mine a certain way. I was honestly worried about having so many veggies and no beans, but it was actually amazing! The flavor was incredible and the veggies added that bean-like texture, so I didn’t even miss them.
The whole family loved it— even those who don’t like veggies!
Hi Hannah – I am so happy you liked this! I am also very particular about my chili. The extra veggies to add a bean like texture to the chili. I am glad your whole family enjoyed this and that it turned out well for you.
So good! The spices definitely make it! Thanks for another great recipe!
Sarah – I am so glad you liked this and the spice balance worked for you.
I don’t use “best” lightly but this chili is the best. So delicious! I love that it’s packed with extra veggies. Can’t wait to eat this for lunch this week!
Gosh Erin, THANK YOU! I am so happy you liked this. I also love all the veggies in it and it is so yummy the next day.
This is my new favorite meal. LOVE that it’s filled with so many veggies! We did add a can of beans to it and topped with a small amount of cheese and avocado and it was perfect! Holy smokes it’s easy and delish.
Oh my gosh! I am so pleased that this is your new favorite meal! That makes me SO happy! I also love that it is PACKED with veggies.
It was really good. Very easy to make, and the kids ate it (so not too spicy!) like all the vegetables they’re getting too. And it freezes-perfect! Thanks!
Vanessa – I am so glad you liked this! It’s a great way to get extra veggies in the kiddos diets. I am so happy this turned out well for you.
Made this tonight and it was so delicious!!!! Will definitely be in my rotation!!
I am so happy you liked this and it made it into your recipe rotation! Thanks Shannon!
We even ate all of the leftovers for this one because it’s so good! It’s easy to make as well which is a bonus!
I think it actually tastes better the next day Jodi! Thanks for sharing!
This recipe was soooo yummy!!! Thank you!
I am so pleased that you liked this Leah! So glad it turned out yummy!
Can’t wait to try this. I didn’t have all the veggies, but will next time I try this recipe. Smells delicious!
I am so happy you made this Chelsey! Even without all the veggies it’s still delicious. I sure hope it turned out well for you. Thanks for sharing.