Crispy Bacon Chili
By :The Essential Keto Instant Pot Cookbook by Casey Thaler
Crispy Bacon Chili
Does it get any more satisfying than this chili? Loaded with protein, flavor, and bacon, this keto-friendly recipe will satisfy your every craving. Generously sprinkle on more cheese before serving to add even more protein and taste to this already loaded dish. Or get a little friendly with your curry powder and crushed red pepper to make this chili with an extra kick.
Crispy Bacon Chili
Votes: 5
Rating: 4
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Course Dinner
Cuisine Modern
Difficulty Easy
Browse Category Kid-Friendly, Meat
Duration 30-60 min
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook, Sauté
Main Ingredient Bacon, Garlic, Ground Beef, Tomatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 5 slices of bacon cooked, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 lb grass-fed beef ground
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 14 oz sugar-free crushed tomatoes or low-sugar 1 can
Course Dinner
Cuisine Modern
Difficulty Easy
Browse Category Kid-Friendly, Meat
Duration 30-60 min
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook, Sauté
Main Ingredient Bacon, Garlic, Ground Beef, Tomatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 5 slices of bacon cooked, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 lb grass-fed beef ground
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 14 oz sugar-free crushed tomatoes or low-sugar 1 can
Crispy Bacon Chili
Votes: 5
Rating: 4
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Instructions
  1. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and melt the oil. Sauté the garlic for 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in 1/2 cup of filtered water.
  2. Add the bacon, cumin, red pepper, beef, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and tomatoes to the Instant Pot.
  3. Close the lid, set the pressure release to Sealing, and hit Cancel to stop the current program. Select Manual/Pressure Cook , set the Instant Pot to 35 minutes on high pressure, and let cook.
  4. Once cooked, let the pressure naturally disperse from the Instant Pot for about 10 minutes, then carefully switch the pressure release to Venting.
  5. Open the Instant Pot, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts Amount per serving Calories 394 Total Fat 31.6g Total Carbohydrate 8g Dietary Fiber 2.1g Total Sugars 3g Protein 20.6g

14 replies
  1. Instant Pot
    Instant Pot says:

    Hi Mary,

    You can turn off saute after adding the ingredients in step 2; right before switching to another program.

    You are only able to switch cooking programs is by stopping the current program, this is done by selecting Cancel.

  2. LaurieMorrison
    LaurieMorrison says:

    Great flavor, I added more salt after it was cooked just for our liking. However, I am not a fan of the texture. I like my chili to be chunky especially since we don’t use any beans for and lose that texture, and this is very thin, the way the ground beef cooked, and almost greasy. I am new to this so maybe there’s some tricks I don’t know yet. I would also add mushrooms next time as we are a shroom loving family! Thanks for sharing your recipes!!

  3. katethomas326
    katethomas326 says:

    Is frozen or thawed ground beef better to use or dows it matter? I used frozen and had to open it halfway to chop it up and be sure it sidnt stick to the bottom.

  4. RAFifer
    RAFifer says:

    I used 90/10 beef so there wasnt a lot of extra grease. My friends on keto loved it and my husband who hates beans and onions finally has a chili recipe for him!

  5. Bill1957
    Bill1957 says:

    First time user, I have a question about the bacon , do you put it in the instant pot uncooked or cook the bacon first?

  6. Michael Blanford
    Michael Blanford says:

    Do these people not understand how to read instructions? All the info is in the directions…. read it a few times maybe then you can make this.

  7. JennP16
    JennP16 says:

    This is the 2nd time I have made this and followed the recipe perfectly….both times got burnt alert even after adding more water. Any advice?

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