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Healthy Low Carb Turkey Chili

This HEALTHY LOW CARB TURKEY CHILI recipe is easy to make and full of flavor! It’s low calorie, low carb but high in yumminess.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings ( 1 serving = 1 1/2 cups)
Calories 238kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb (900 g) ground turkey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, finely diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
  • 1 can (29 oz) tomato sauce
  • 3-4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 9 oz (250 g) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup (240 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
  • Chopped cilantro to serve (optional)
  • Shredded Cheddar to serve (optional)
  • Non-fat Greek yogurt or light sour cream to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes—season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add onions, peppers, and garlic, and sauté for about 3 more minutes. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, sweet potatoes, and broth; mix until well combined.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

 
STORE: Let the chili cool completely and place it in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
FREEZE: Let the chili cool completely and place it in an airtight freezer container or plastic bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
REHEAT: Heat in a saucepan over medium-low heat (or the microwave) and serve. If frozen, defrost in the fridge overnight. If you are short of time, defrost in the microwave. Then place it in a saucepan, add ½ cup of water (or broth), cover, and heat over low heat until warmed through.
TIPS & VARIATIONS
  • Add some heat with cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Use ground chicken in place of ground turkey.
  • Add extra flavor with more spices, such as paprika, turmeric, cumin, or whatever sounds good to you.
  • Add in extra veggies or leave out anything you don’t have on hand. This recipe is super easy to customize!
 
CROCKPOT VERSION
This recipe can be easily made in the slow cooker! To make this recipe in the slow cooker, follow these steps:
  1. Brown the meat. Nowadays, many slow cookers have the browning feature; if yours hasn’t, just brown the meat over the stovetop in a skillet.
  2. Add the Veggies. Add onions, peppers, and garlic, and sauté for about 3 more minutes.
  3. Transfer to the Slow Cooker. Place the browned turkey and veggies in the slow cooker and add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, sweet potatoes, and broth; mix until well combined.
  4. Slow Cook. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
 
 
For Substitutions, check my " Ingredients Section" above. 
 
If you're making this recipe, please read the whole post content to get lots of tips, tricks, variations, and frequently asked questions.
 
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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate, and it can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sugar: 4g