No Bean Chili

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No Bean Chili is filled with turkey and tons of vegetables! You bet this is healthy, so try making this amazing chili recipe no beans style!

This is a Chili Recipe made with no beans! Not only that but it is filled with vegetables and made with turkey. So it is safe to say that this is a healthy chili recipe perfect for dinner or lunch any day of the week. Top with your choice of avocado, cheese, and/or sour cream. Enjoy!

Chili Recipe (No Beans)

To get started with this No Bean Chili Recipe gather up these ingredients. I know this list is long and a little intimidating but trust me, this recipe is super easy and so worth it in the end. Here’s what you need:

• Olive Oil – this is just a base to cook the turkey in so that it doesn’t stick to your pot.
• Ground Turkey – I used 93% lean turkey. If you want to use beef here instead, feel free to.
• Yellow Onion – diced. The onions soften up enough that if you absolutely hate onions, you’ll barely notice they are there. However, they do give a great flavor to the chili.
• Garlic – another staple to any chili recipe that brings a bunch of delicious flavor to the soup.
• Carrots, Celery, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, and Frozen Corn- I love to sneak in vegetables wherever I can, not only for my own health but for my kids too. And let me just tell you, this recipe is perfect for this trick.
• Beef Stock –  or chicken stock. Whichever you have on hand works. And for better-tasting chili, use a higher quality stock.
• Diced Tomatoes and Tomato Sauce – these are both canned. If you rather dice your own tomatoes, go for it.
• Cumin – to give it that classic chili taste.
• Chili Powder – add more if you like your chili on the spicier side.
• Salt and Pepper – to taste.

One last note: you definitely can add beans to this recipe if you would like to! Kidney beans are a great option.

How to Make No Bean Chili

For full details, including measurements and cooking time, see the recipe card down below!

1. In a large pot, heat oil. Drop turkey meat into the pot and break apart using a wooden spoon. Cook until meat is cooked thoroughly.
2. Add in onions, garlic, carrots, celery, zucchini, and squash until slightly softened. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer.
3. Serve with desired toppings and cornbread.

Toppings

Any topping you’d put on regular chili you can put on no bean chili as well. Some of my favorites are:

• Avocados
• Cheese
• Cilantro
• Sour Cream
• Black Olives
• Frito Chips

I would also consider enjoying No Bean Chili in a homemade bread bowl or with some fresh cornbread!

Leftovers

No Bean Chili will stay good in the fridge for up to five days, covered in an airtight container.

Or try making a double batch and freezing half of it for a quick, delicious, and healthy dinner some other time. No bean chili can be frozen for up to two months.

More Chili Recipes to Try!

• The Best Chili Recipe
• Cheesy Turkey Chili Mac Recipe
• Skinny White Chicken Chili
• Healthy Turkey Chili

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No Bean Chili

No Bean Chili is filled with turkey and tons of vegetables! You bet this is healthy, so try making this amazing chili recipe no beans style!

servings 4 servings

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1/2 lb ground turkey 93% lean
• ▢ 1 medium yellow onion diced
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 2 medium carrots diced
• ▢ 2 stalks celery diced
• ▢ 2 small zucchini diced
• ▢ 2 small yellow squash diced
• ▢ salt & pepper to taste
• ▢ 1 cup beef stock or chicken stock
• ▢ 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
• ▢ 14.5 oz tomato sauce 1 can
• ▢ 1 1/4 cup frozen corn
• ▢ 1 tablespoon cumin
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chili powder or more if you like it spicy

toppings:

• ▢ grated cheddar cheese
• ▢ chopped cilantro
• ▢ sour cream
• ▢ avocados etc.

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Instructions

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Drop meat into the pot and break apart using a wooden spoon. Cook until meat is cooked thoroughly.
• Add in onions, garlic, carrots, celery, zucchini, and squash until slightly softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer at least 30 minutes.
• Serve with desired toppings and cornbread.

Notes

LOWER CARB OPTION: If you'd like to make this recipe even lower in carbs, consider omitting the corn.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 1403mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6340IU | Vitamin C: 52.6mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 4.2mg

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

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