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Bean-Free Chili Recipe
This hearty bean-free chili is packed with protein, vegetables, and the perfect amount of spice.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Main
Cuisine:
Tex Mex
Servings:
6
cups
Calories:
415
kcal
Author:
Katie Wells
Ingredients
2
lbs
ground turkey
(or beef)
2
medium
onions
1
red bell pepper
(chopped)
2
cloves
garlic
2 (18 oz)
jars
diced tomatoes
8
oz
tomato sauce
6
oz
tomato paste
1½
TBSP
chili powder
1½
tsp
cumin
1
tsp
ground coriander
1
tsp
paprika
1
tsp
dried oregano
1
tsp
salt
Instructions
In a large pot, brown the meat.
While the meat is cooking dice the onions and bell pepper and mince the garlic.
When the meat is nearly cooked, add the onion and bell pepper and saute 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and all the spices.
Simmer 15-20 minutes until well warmed.
Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped green onion if desired.
Notes
If you like your chili a little thinner or if it's a little too tomatoey for you, try adding about 1 cup of beef stock.
If you like your chili a little spicier, try adding a little cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
½ cups
|
Calories:
415
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
25.4
g
|
Protein:
49.4
g
|
Fat:
12.8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5.5
g
|
Cholesterol:
137
mg
|
Sodium:
882
mg
|
Fiber:
6
g
|
Sugar:
14.3
g