This Keto Instant Pot No-Bean Chili is the quintessential comfort food you can enjoy without the guilt. Made with a savory blend of ground beef, sausage, fresh veggies and homemade chili seasoning, this chili has the classic flavors you’ve been missing.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Keto No-Bean Chili Recipe

• Savory mix of ground beef and Italian sausage
• Homemade Chili Seasoning to give it lots of classic chili flavor
• Mix of peppers, onions and garlic
• Made in a fraction of the time using the Instant Pot
• Incredibly flavorful and you don’t even miss the beans

Making a low carb chili in your Instant Pot could not be easier! I use a blend of grass-fed beef and ground sausage, along with Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix. While this recipe was written to be cooked in an Instant Pot, you can certainly make it in any pressure cooker or stove top.
There are so many toppings that you can serve with this No-Bean Chili and still keep it Keto friendly and low carb! Toppings you may want to consider include sour cream, cilantro, cheddar cheese, onions, scallions or for a little extra kick add jalapeños peppers.

You can use a combination of any of these toppings or use them ALL! They really add a nice finishing touch. This is truly a very easy low carb chili recipe that you can cater to your tastes and it’s perfect any time of the year!

🛒 Ingredients for Low Carb Chili

• Ground beef
• Ground sausage
• Crushed tomatoes
• Tomato paste
• Chicken stock 
• Jalapeño peppers
• Onion
• Garlic
• Chili seasoning
• Brown monk fruit/allulose
• Worcestershire sauce
• Ground pepper
• Salt
• Olive oil

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Instant Pot or other pressure cooker

🔪 How to Make Keto Instant Pot Chili

Turn your Instant Pot to the “Sauté” setting and add in just enough olive oil to coat the bottom.

When the oil is slightly heated, add in the ground beef and sausage to brown.

Depending on the size of your pressure cooker, you can do this step in batches if needed.

Once the meat has browned and has some good color, remove it and add in the onion and half the salt and pepper.

Continue sautéing for 2-3 minutes or until the onion starts to become translucent, then add in the minced garlic for about 20 seconds, being careful not to burn it.

Add in the low carb Chili Seasoning and toast them for about 20 seconds.

Once your seasonings are toasted, select the “Keep Warm/Cancel” setting. Add in the chicken broth to deglaze and scrape up the brown bits on the bottom, then add in all the remaining ingredients, including the browned ground beef and sausage.

Mix well to combine, and then put the lid securely in place.

Set the steam vent to sealing and select the “Bean/Chili” setting for 30 minutes. When the time is up, allow the Instant Pot to vent naturally.

Once the pressure has completely released, carefully remove the lid away from you.

Add your favorite toppings and it’s ready to serve.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze.

🍴 What to Serve with Keto Chili

• A slice of Jalapeño Cheddar “Corn” Bread on the side if a classic option.
• You can also use this Keto chili recipe to make Chili Cheese Dog Casserole.
• Serve with some Keto Drop Biscuits or Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuits on the side.
• For some crunchy crackers to crumble over the top or dip, try these Keto Ranch Crackers.
• To add some bulk and make this chili more hearty, serve it over a bed of Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice or spaghetti squash.

💡 Tips for Making Keto Chili Without the Beans

• When selecting ground beef look for 85%, which is lean, but still has enough fat to give you some great flavor and tenderness.
• Because meat is the headliner in this recipe, you want the best! Select high quality, grass-fed beef. The taste can not be beat.
• By using two different types of meat, you will add different layers of flavor and a really unique texture. Beef and sausage make an excellent combination. If you prefer, you can use ground chicken or ground turkey.
• People are often curious about the carbs in chili. This recipe is much lower in carbs because we omitted the beans, but check the labels on your tomato paste and tomato sauce. Make sure to choose ones that have no “added sugars” in the ingredients.
• You can always use store bought chicken broth, but for a more robust and intense flavor, use Homemade Chicken Stock.
• No worries if you have leftovers. This Keto chili makes the perfect freezer meal. Seal individual serving sizes in a freezer bag. Heat by removing from freezer and submerging the bag in warm water. Once defrosted, just remove the chili from the bag and heat on the stove top until it reaches the temperature you prefer.
• To send the flavors of this low carb chili over the top without worrying about what’s in the ingredients, I recommend making your own Homemade Chili Seasoning. You can always buy the premade kind, but most have added sugar or Maltodextrin. These ingredients should be avoided on Keto or low carb diets.

The Instant Pot model that I have is the Instant Pot DUO80 8 Quart 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer

🔄 Substitutions for Chili with No Beans

• If you don’t like sausage, you can use all ground beef.
• If you don’t feel like making your own Chili Seasoning, you can use store bought, just check the label to make sure it doesn’t contain additives that aren’t Keto friendly.
• Add in some roasted and chopped poblano peppers for added smokiness.
• For even more smokiness, add in 2 chopped smoked chipotle peppers in the can. They will add incredible flavor and a little extra heat.
• If you want more smokiness, without the heat, add in 1-2 teaspoons of smoked paprika.
• If you don’t have yellow onion, you can use red onion.
• For added onion flavor, add in some chopped scallions.
• For more heat, add in 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
• If you like bell peppers, you can add in some diced green, red, yellow or orange bell peppers. I’d avoid the green, as it is the strongest of the peppers and can quickly overpower the flavor of the chili. If you happen to love those flavors, by all means, add them in.

🔄 Popular Chili Topping Ideas To Try

• Shredded cheddar, Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Chopped scallions
• Pickled Jalapeño Peppers
• Queso or Crema
• Minced onions, red or yellow
• Diced avocado
• Chopped fresh cilantro

Can I make this Instant Pot Chili in a Slow Cooker?

Yes, you sure can! Just follow all the same steps in browning your meat, sautéing the onions and garlic, deglazing the pot with the chicken broth, then transfer to your slow cooker insert. Add the remaining ingredients and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 3 hours.

What can I substitute for beans in keto chili?

While this recipe is so flavorful that you don’t even miss the beans, if you really wanted that texture you can add in some diced butternut squash like I do in this Crockpot Chili with Butternut Squash. The texture is so similar to kidney beans, they make a great substitute.

Another idea is to use Black Soy Beans, unless you are allergic to or trying to avoid soy.

Can I eat chili on my keto diet?

Absolutely! This recipe is completely Keto friendly and so there is no reason you have to miss chili. You are free to indulge in this quintessential keto comfort food.

What are common keto chili mistakes?

Skipping the step to toast the Homemade Chili Seasoning is a common mistake and will cause you to miss out on extra flavor.

Not getting some good color when you brown the ground beef and sausage is another common error that some make. Developing that color really helps to flavor the chili, so don’t rush the browning.

Can I eat Wendy’s chili on a keto diet?

No, since it contains kidney beans, the carbs are just too high for Keto.

🍽️ More Keto Instant Pot Recipes

• Easy Instant Pot “Roasted” Chicken
• Instant Pot One Hour Chicken Stock
• Instant Pot Butter Chicken
• Best Instant Pot Roast with Gravy
• Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
• Instant Pot Ropa Vieja
• Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
• Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

*Originally published on November 11, 2018, updated on October 9, 2026 with improvements to the recipe, new photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.