Simple Low Carb Homemade Chili

23.5 Carbs 208 Calories- Perfect for Moderate Carb Days

“Next to jazz music, there is nothing that lifts the spirit and strengthens the soul more than a good bowl of chili.”
Harry James

Simple Low Carb Homemade Chili. It’s almost November, the chill is in the air and brrrrr baby – it’s getting colder and colder outside. But after the brutal 115 heatwaves we experienced this summer here in the Pacific Northwest, I made a promise I would not complain about the cold and snow. I’m just going to prepare for it with a stocked pantry:

#1 – soups that I canned myself over the summer
#2 – stews that were also canned and now sit on shelves
#3 – and my favorite – HOMEMADE CHILI

This Simple Low Carb Homemade Chili Recipe is perfect for those cold winter days when you just need a bowl of hotness to warm up your insides. And according to my hubs – the hotter the better. So if you really like the heat, add more chili powder to the recipe.

23.5 Carbs and 208 Calories Per Serving

And for those of us who are following a low carb diet plan, this is a dish that can be eaten on moderate low carb days. It only has 23.5 Carbs and 208 Calories per serving. And for less than an additional 1 gram of Carbs, you can also top your bowl with a dollop of low fat mozzarella cheese. Simply delish.

So grab the ingredients below and make yourself a large pot today. And if you’re cooking for yourself – there’s plenty of leftovers for more cold days to come this winter. Enjoy !!

Simple Low Carb Homemade Chili Recipe

Simple Low Carb Homemade Chili
Serves 8
23.5 Carbs 208 Calories per Serving

Ingredients
1 pound Lean Ground Beef
1 Green Pepper, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 can Red Kidney Beans, 16 oz – drained and rinsed
1 can Navy Beans, 15 oz – drained and rinsed
1 can Diced Petite Tomatoes, with Chilis – 15oz can
2 tbls Tomato Paste
1 can Tomato Sauce – 8 oz
2 tsp Worchestershire Sauce
2 tbls ground Cumin
2 tbls Chili powder
1 tsp Mexican Oregano
1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
Fresh Parsley – optional 
1/2 c Water

Instructions
Place the ground beef in a large saucepan and brown over medium heat – drain and add back to the pan. Add the onion, garlic, and green pepper, and cook until the onions and peppers are tender.

Add in the tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worchestershire sauce, both beans, and water. Bring to a boil. Then add the remaining seasonings. Mix thoroughly, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

If the chili has too much liquid for your liking, remove the cover and let it simmer for another 15 minutes.

Service in bowls and garnish with Parsley, optional. You can also top with mozzarella cheese and still keep your carb count low. Mmmmmmm good !!