🌶️ Easy Made Turkey Chili No Beans – Hearty, Low-Carb

turkey chili no beans ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from families and chili lovers)
🥩 Savory | 🌶 Spicy | 🧡 Comforting

If you’ve been craving all the warmth and flavor of chili without the beans, this Turkey Chili recipe is your new go-to. It’s packed with tender ground turkey, bold spices, and a rich tomato base—perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Why You’ll Love This Turkey Chili No Beans

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
• Serves: 4–6
• Budget-Friendly: Around $10–12
• Flavor Profile: Savory, slightly spicy, and comforting
• Perfect For: Low-carb meals, weeknight dinners, or hearty lunches

Ingredients – Simple, Flavor-Packed

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• ½ tsp oregano
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup chicken or turkey broth
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne for extra heat
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, chopped cilantro

How to Make Turkey Chili No Beans

Step 1: Cook the Turkey

In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground turkey with onion and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.

Step 2: Add Tomatoes and Spices

Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Step 3: Simmer

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili thickens and flavors meld together.

Step 4: Serve

Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes like shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.

Serving Ideas for Turkey Chili No Beans

• Over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a low-carb meal
• With warm cornbread or tortilla chips
• Topped with avocado, shredded cheese, or Greek yogurt for extra creaminess
• Perfect for meal prep; keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days

What Everyone’s Saying About This Turkey Chili

“All the flavor of classic chili without the beans! So comforting and easy.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Emily R.

“Perfect for my low-carb diet. Hearty, filling, and delicious.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Jason T.

“Family-approved! Even my picky eaters loved it.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Natalie P.

🌶️ Turkey Chili (No Beans) – Hearty, Lean, and Packed with Flavor

Craving chili without the beans? This Turkey Chili (No Beans) is hearty, low-carb, and full of rich flavor — perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep. Ground turkey makes it lean yet satisfying, and a blend of spices gives it that classic chili kick.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 24 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, avocado

Equipment

• Large pot or Dutch oven
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Cutting board & knife

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with optional toppings.

Notes

For deeper flavor, simmer chili for up to 40 minutes.

Add extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for more volume and nutrition.

Leftovers store in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

FAQ – Turkey Chili (No Beans)

This Turkey Chili (No Beans) is rich, savory, and packed with protein — perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal prep. If you love hearty, slow-cooked dishes, check out these Ground Beef Crock Pot Recipes for more family-friendly, easy-to-make meals that bring all the comfort with minimal effort.