Smitty's Low-Carb Chili

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.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 23 mins
• Total Time: 48 mins
• Calories: 569 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• ½ pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons butter, divided
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
• ½ head cauliflower, broken into florets
• ½ pound pork loin, diced
• ½ pound smoked sausage, cut into chunks
• 2 cups beef stock, or as needed
• shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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."

Step 6

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