Smitty's Low-Carb Chili

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Finding variety can be brutal when on a low-carb diet! I miss rich stews and soups, particularly hearty and spicy ones, while trying to remain in ketosis. Threw this chili together out of some leftover pork loin and cauliflower rice, and was thrilled with the result. The cauliflower is for texture only - it has little effect on the taste.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
23 mins
Total Time:
48 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ head cauliflower, broken into florets

  • 2 teaspoons butter, divided

  • ½ pound ground beef

  • ½ pound pork loin, diced

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 1 green pepper, diced

  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • ½ pound smoked sausage, cut into chunks

  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix

  • 2 cups beef stock, or as needed

  • 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place cauliflower florets in a food processor; pulse into rice-sized pieces.

  2. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir cauliflower "rice" until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

  3. Cook and stir ground beef in the same pot until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cook and stir pork loin in the pot until juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add to beef in the bowl.

  4. Melt remaining 1 teaspoon butter in the pot over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes.

  5. Stir tomatoes, ground beef, pork loin, smoked sausage, and chili seasoning into the pot. Pour in enough beef stock to reach desired consistency. Bring chili to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in cauliflower "rice."

  6. Season chili with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Serve topped with Cheddar cheese.

Cook's Note:

You can reduce carbs further by reducing the amount of green bell pepper, cauliflower rice, and slicing cheese instead of buying pre-shredded (which is coated with starch).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

569 Calories
35g Fat
21g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 569
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 2125mg 92%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 42g 84%
Vitamin C 78mg 86%
Calcium 221mg 17%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 1016mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.