Crockpot Chili Con Queso (Low-Carb / High-Protein)

This Crockpot Chili Con Queso is creamy, meaty, and perfect for dipping — redesigned to be low-carb, high-protein, and keto-friendly without Velveeta or heavy processed cheese.

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🧀🥩 Crockpot Chili Con Queso (Low-Carb / High-Protein)

✅ Ingredients (8 servings)

• 1 lb (450 g) 93–96% lean ground beef or turkey

• 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin

• ½ cup salsa (no sugar added)

• 4 oz light cream cheese

• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

• 1½ cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar

• ½ cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (to thin)

• 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Brown beef in a skillet with salt, chili powder, and cumin. Drain any excess liquid.

2. Add cooked beef to crockpot.

3. Add salsa, cream cheese, cheddar, pepper jack, and almond milk.

4. Cook on LOW 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until melted.

5. Turn off heat. Stir in Greek yogurt, jalapeño, and cilantro.

6. Adjust thickness with a splash of almond milk if needed.

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🧮 Nutrition (per serving, ~½ cup)

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🥒 What to Dip (low-carb)

• Bell pepper strips

• Cucumber slices

• Celery sticks

• Pork rinds

• Low-carb tortillas or chips

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💡 Why this is high-protein

• Lean meat base

• Greek yogurt replaces heavy cheese sauces

• Reduced-fat cheeses keep macros tight

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🧊 Storage

• Fridge: 4 days

• Reheat slowly; add splash of milk to re-cream