Healthy Gluten Free Turkey Chili Recipe (Dairy Free)
From start to finish, this chili can be ready in under an hour, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights, game day or just when you're craving a cozy meal in the winter months. Simply double or triple the ingredients to create a larger batch for meal prep. This is the best turkey chili recipe. It is made with healthy ingredients such as beans, vegetables and lean ground turkey. It tastes just like a traditional chili the entire family will enjoy. This is my favorite recipe during chili season!The best thing about this ultimate comfort food recipe is that it is gluten free, nut free and dairy free.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large bell pepper
- 1 large onion
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 15 oz can of beans of choice we use kidney beans!
- 2 15 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz can of diced or crushed tomatoes
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp brown sugar coconut sugar or sugar substitute
Instructions
- Wash and dice the bell pepper and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced pepper, onion, and ground turkey.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the meat is browned.
- Drain and rinse the beans.
- Add the beans, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper), salt, pepper, and sugar to the pot with the browned meat and vegetables.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cover the pot and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring every 15-20 minutes, until the chili is thickened and the flavors meld.
- Ladle the chili into individual serving bowls and enjoy!