Easy No Bean Turkey Chili

A bowl of chili topped with jalapeno slices and a piece of cornbread.

4.80 from 5 votes

This No Bean Turkey Chili recipe is easy to make with minimal prep. This delicious chili is flavor-packed, can be made in the slow cooker and is a great weeknight meal for the entire family.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 110.15kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 yellow onion diced
1 green bell pepper diced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 jalapeno pepper deseed and diced
1 (15 ounce) can of diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can of tomato sauce
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 ½ cups chicken, beef or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Stovetop

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, then add ground turkey and brown while crumbling with a spatula, about 6-8 minutes.
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, 1 pound ground turkey
Add the diced onion, bell peppers and jalapeño to the pan. Stir and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in the minced garlic, a can of diced tomatoes and a can of tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
1 yellow onion, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 jalapeno pepper, 1 (15 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato sauce, 3 cloves garlic
Stir in the spices, salt, black pepper and broth. Bring the chili to a simmer. Turn down the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 45 minutes.
2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 ½ cups chicken, beef or vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Turn off the heat, let cool for a few minutes and serve with your favorite toppings.

Slow Cooker

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground turkey and brown while crumbling, about 6-8 minutes.
Turn off the heat then add the turkey to the slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Turn off the slow cooker and serve with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

Let the chili simmer long enough for the flavors to develop.
If you want more spice, add more jalapeño or increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
Feel free to add extra vegetables such as sweet potato.
This is perfect to make ahead of time. Make it on Friday to serve for Sunday game day! It keeps well for a while in the fridge.
If you prefer a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for the last 10–15 minutes. Chili will also continue to thicken as it rests.

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