Low Carb Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Low Carb Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 quart water; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 lb fresh sliced cremini mushroom; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1 quart water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 lb fresh sliced cremini mushroom
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1
In a 4qt-6qt soup pot or Dutch oven --
2
Brown ground beef until fat and liquid are 90%-95% evaporated. Be careful not to carmelize. Remove from pot.
3
Saute onion, green pepper, garlic until soft. Be careful not to carmelize.
4
Add browned ground beef + liquid to sauted mixture, along with slice cremini mushrooms and cook 10 minutes to soften mushrooms.
5
Stir in spices and Worcestershire sauce to coat, 3 minutes.
6
Stir in tomato paste to coat, 5 minutes.
7
Add water, mix well.
8
Bring to boil, then simmer 1 hour uncovered over low-medium heat to reduce and condense.
9
Cover, simmer 2 hours over low heat.
10
Serve in bowls topped with cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 quart water, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1/2 lb fresh sliced cremini mushroom, and more.

Yes, Low Carb Cincinnati Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low Carb Cincinnati Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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