I live for chili. But since starting keto I’ve nixed it from my diet and I really miss it. I’ve never put beans in but used either flour or corn starch to thicken it. I dislike runny chili like Butter Bob’s (sorry B.B.) which seems more like a hearty soup than a good ol’ Texas style chili. I’m thinking meat in a rich, dark reddish brown thick gravy that you can darn near stand your spoon up in.
So, what can I use as a low carb thickener. Thanks
I like to use this glucomannan powder. It doesn’t take much, it doesn’t taste of anything, and it thickens beautifully.
Thanks, but according to the link it’s not currently available. Bummer.
I’ll look elsewhere for it.
Ah, I didn’t realize it was out of stock. I see some other brands on Amazon that might be worth a try. It’s great stuff, and it takes ages to go through 1 bag.
I use the same one as Jamie. Works great!! Be patient, takes a minute to “plump” up, so it’s easy to put too much in. Ha ha, learned that the hard way.
https://www3.netrition.com/konjac_glucomannan_powder.html
How about ground/powdered chia seed? It might change the taste a tiny bit but it’s an excellent thickening and binding agent. It might also be more available than glucomannan powder.
Xanthan gum works well as a thickener as well 
I have used it to make roux in place of flour… (not using flour in roux, my granny would smack me for that… lol)
For chili, I’d use coconut flour to thicken it. I am a serious pepperbelly, I don’t like beans near my chili bowl. Never have. I am a big fan of simmering for reduction, takes hours but it is always worth it.
Coconut really absorbs moisture, so add it in a little at a time until it is how you like it.