Looking for a wholesome chili recipe that isn’t loaded with carbs? Whip up a pot of this bean-free Keto Low Carb Turkey Chili!
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A standard bowl of turkey chili can clock in at a whopping 40g to 50g carbs, and that’s before you start adding traditional carb-heavy chili toppings like tortilla chips. If you want a lower-carb, bean-free alternative, try this tasty Low Carb Turkey Chili recipe instead! Once you dig into a bowl, I promise you won’t miss anything about “regular” chili.
Why You’ll Love This Low Carb Turkey Chili Recipe
- Each delicious bowl is hearty, wholesome, and filling.
- Each bowl contains a quarter of the carbs of traditional turkey chili.
- Family members who aren’t on a low-carb diet can enjoy this recipe with a higher-carb side like tortilla chips or cornbread.
Can I Use Ground Turkey to make Chili?
You can use ground turkey as a substitute for ground beef to make chili. Using ground turkey will reduce the overall fat calories, because turkey has less fat per ounce than ground beef. Substitute ground turkey at a ratio of one to one (one pound versus one pound) with ground beef.
Ingredients Needed to Make This Keto Turkey Chili Recipe
Ingredient quantities for this homemade low-carb chili are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Olive oil
- Red onion
- Garlic
- 85/15 ground turkey
- Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix – it’s easier and cheaper to make your own chili seasoning mix at home!
- Red bell pepper
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Chicken stock
How to Make Low Carb Turkey Chili {Quick Overview}
This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making the low carb chili. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
Saute red onion and garlic in olive oil. (Photo 1)
Add ground turkey, stir, and turn heat up to medium. Cook until the ground turkey is cooked through. (Photo 2)
Add chili seasoning and chopped bell pepper. Stir to thoroughly incorporate the chili seasoning into the turkey. (Photo 3)
TIP: The bell pepper is meant to be a bean substitute, so feel free to chop it small. I personally chop mine a little larger, but do what appeals to you most!
Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a low boil. (Photo 4)
TIP: Curious about creative chili flavor enhancers? Check out these ideas! (Note that not all are keto-friendly, so choose wisely.)
Simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Photo 5)
TO SERVE: The chili can be served as-is or topped with cheese, sour cream, or even paired with pork rinds as shown below.
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Nutrition Facts for This Easy Homemade Keto Turkey Chili Recipe
Per serving (8 total servings):
- 317 calories
- 20g fat
- 24g protein
- 9g net carbs
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Low Carb Turkey Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large red onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- 2 lbs 85/15 ground turkey
- 1 serving Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- To a saute pan on medium-low heat, add olive oil. When olive oil is heated, add chopped red onion and saute until beginning to turn translucent. Add garlic and cook until onions are translucent and the garlic is starting to brown.
- Add ground turkey, stir mixture, and turn heat up to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through.
- Add chili seasoning and chopped bell pepper. Stir to thoroughly incorporate the chili seasoning into the turkey.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken stock, and again thoroughly stir the mixture. Bring it to a low boil.
- Then, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- The chili can be served as-is or topped with cheese (cheddar is a great addition!) and/or sour cream.
Notes
- Make sure to use my Homemade Chili Seasoning recipe for this chili. You will use 1 serving of the seasoning (which is half of the recipe). If you don’t like your chili spicy, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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