15 Minute Low Carb Chili (No Bean Chili)

This Low Carb Chili recipes, otherwise known as no bean chili, is made in a skillet or dutch oven and comes together in 15 minutes. Made with ground turkey, it's a lighter option that's still full of flavor. 

Cheers to chili season! Though I much prefer summer as a season, fall and winter have my heart solely because of soup and chili. I love cozying up on the couch with a warm bowl of chili, and this low carb chili is a new favorite of mine. Though I don't personally follow a low carb diet, I like trying new things.

WHY THIS LOW CARB CHILI IS SO GOOD

• It uses minimal ingredients but is still full of flavor
• The main ingredient is turkey, not beef, so it's a bit lighter and better-for-you
• You can adjust the spice level to your liking

CHILI WITHOUT BEANS

As I mentioned, this chili recipe is a no bean chili recipe. But don't worry--it's still plenty filling! And, since it doesn't have beans, the ingredient list is quite simple, and you know I'm all about simple recipes. Plus, it's plenty filling--I promise you're going to love it!

HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB CHILI

First, cook the onion, pepper and turkey in a large skillet or dutch oven until the turkey is no longer pink, then add the garlic and sauté for a few more minutes before adding in the spices.

Pour the tomatoes and tomato paste into the pot, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.

HOW TO THICKEN CHILI

To be honest, this chili is pretty thick on its own. It will thin out a bit the longer it simmers, but overall I'd consider it to be a thick chili recipe. If yours isn't as thick as you want it to be, you can add an extra can of tomato paste.

CAN I MAKE LOW CARB CHILI IN THE CROCKPOT?

Yes! If you do choose to make it in your slow cooker, cook it on high for 3-4 hours, which should be enough time to fully cook the ground turkey.

CAN YOU FREEZE CHILI?

Yep! If you want to freeze the chili for leftovers, wait until chili cools a bit, then transfer it into freezer bags or plastic reusable containers. This chili recipe serves 2-4 people, so if you want to guarantee leftovers, you might want to consider doubling the recipe. Just a thought!

CHECK OUT THESE HEALTHY CHILI RECIPES

• Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
• Butternut Squash Chickpea Chili
• Easy Farro Chili
• Black Eyed Peas Beer Chili
• Butternut Squash Chili with Cauliflower

15 Minute Low Carb Chili (No Bean Chili)

Delicious Low Carb Chili made with ground turkey and plenty of spices, so it's better-for-you but still super flavorful. The best part is that't it's ready in under 15 minutes!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2 -4

Author: Erin

Ingredients

• 2-3 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• ½ yellow onion 1 cup, diced
• 1 greep pepper diced with seeds removed
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 cans 14 oz. each diced tomatoes, fire roasted
• 1 can 6 oz. tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste

Instructions

• Heat oil in the bottom of a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat; then, add the turkey, onion and pepper and cook until turkey is no longer pink. Then, add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and salt and stir until turkey is coated in the spices. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste, place a lid on the skillet, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Eat as-is, or top with yogurt, cheese and/or jalapeño peppers and enjoy!

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