Hearty Beef and Spinach Keto Chili
A comforting, low-carb chili packed with seasoned ground beef, tender spinach, green bell pepper, and melted cheddar cheese.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Dee + Lila
Dee created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan…
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Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan…
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add diced green bell pepper and garlic…
Add diced green bell pepper and garlic clove to the pan, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the pepper softens and garlic becomes fragrant.
Look for: the pepper softens and garlic becomes fragrant
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Add ground beef to the pan
Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: fully browned with no pink remaining
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Stir in chili powder and ground cumin
Stir in chili powder and ground cumin, coating the beef evenly for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Pour in canned diced tomatoes with their…
Pour in canned diced tomatoes with their juices, stir thoroughly, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and let simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Remove lid
Remove lid, stir in fresh spinach, and cook for 2 minutes until greens are fully wilted.
Look for: greens are fully wilted
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Ladle chili into a bowl
Ladle chili into a bowl, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over top, and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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