My keto turkey chili is a weekday winner dinner recipe! Ready in under 1 hour, this no bean low carb chili recipe is a taste sensation. Best served with sliced avocado, sour cream, fresh coriander and lime wedges!
It can be challenging at times if you’re following a Keto diet and the rest of your family isn’t. No-one wants to be making two different dinners, right?
This low carb turkey chili recipe is one the whole family will enjoy. The tomato sauce is packed with flavour thanks to a twist of balsamic vinegar and coconut aminos. It’s not too hot either, which makes it kid-friendly.
Not only is this chili delicious, it is also perfectly filling and satisfying without beans. You're getting all the chili flavour without the sugar rush!
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Ingredients
Here are the ingredients I used:
- Meat: Ground turkey! Regular chili is made with beef. Turkey is a great alternative because it cooks much quicker.
- Vegetables: Onion, bell pepper, celery.
- Seasonings: Garlic, chili, cumin, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. I use both fresh chili and chili powder.
- Sauce: Turkey stock, tomato puree, balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos. Coconut aminos are an umami flavoring sauce that is utterly delicious.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
Let me show you how to make tasty keto turkey chili. Here are the basic steps. For more detailed information, scroll down to the recipe card.
STEP 1
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick sauté pan or cast iron skillet. Add the onion and fry on a medium/low heat until soft and slightly brown.
STEP 2
Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink.
STEP 3
Add the red pepper, celery, garlic, chilli and spices. Sauté for 3 further minutes on a medium heat.
STEP 4
Add the tomatoes, puree, stock, balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos and season. Add a lid and simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens, stirring a few times to avoid sticking.
If you want a drier chili, remove the lid during the last few minutes of cooking. Check the seasoning and adjust to taste. Top with fresh coriander, sliced avocado, sour cream and lime wedges.
Serve with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
Katrin's Top Tip
This chili recipe tastes great after 30 minutes of cooking. It is possible to cook it for longer - if you've got time on your hands. This will further tenderise the meat and allow the flavours to mingle.
Simply check every once in a while if you need to add a touch of water to loosen things up. For a super-tender melt-in-the-mouth turkey chili you can simmer it for up to 2 hours.
Recipe Variations
The benefit of turkey chili is that turkey mince softens quicker than beef. However, you can substitute the turkey with ground beef. A soft, rich beef chili needs to simmer for at least 1 hour.
Dairy free: Coconut yoghurt is a good replacement for the sour cream.
No coconut aminos: Use tamari instead (which is saltier, but also gluten-free) or Worcestershire sauce.
Add-on: Grated cheddar works well served on top of this chili!
More Cooking Methods
Fry the onions, turkey mince and vegetables as per recipe. Transfer the lot to the slow cooker and add the tomatoes, puree, stock, balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos. Season. Close the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
Set the Instant Pot to the saute setting. Fry the onions, turkey mince and vegetables as per recipe inside the Instant Pot. Add the tomatoes, puree, stock, balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos. Season. Close the lid and select the manual setting. Set the pressure to high and cook for 18 minutes.
Serving Suggestion
Mexican sides that taste great with turkey chili:
Storage and Meal Prep
I love to have meals ready for busy days. This chili is the perfect meal prep material. Why not make a double or triple portion and freeze it in portions? Then you can whip out one when needed, add a side of your choice and top with fresh coriander, avocado, sour cream and a squeeze of lime.
Freeze for 3 months.
Alternatively, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
More Mexican Recipes
- Keto Fish Tacos45 Minutes
- Low Carb Keto Beef Burritos
- Keto Taco Casserole50 Minutes
- Keto Taco Seasoning5 Minutes
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Recipe
Keto Turkey Chili
from Sugar Free LondonerNote: The servings slider only changes the first amount in each line and not any subsequent amounts. Please make your own calculations where necessary.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 1.1 lb turkey mince 500g
- 1 red bell pepper diced into small cubes (approx 1 cup)
- 2 sticks of celery 128g / 4.5 oz
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red chilli finely diced or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin heaped
- 1 teaspoon cilantro powder heaped / approx 1 ¼ teaspoon measured
- ¼ teaspoon mild chilli powder
- 14 oz chopped tomatoes (from a tin) 400g
- 2 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 cup chicken or turkey stock 250 ml
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coconut aminos
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
To serve
- ½ bunch fresh coriander / cilantro
- 1 avocado
- 2 tablespoon sour cream
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a non-stick sauté pan or cast iron skillet. Add the onion and fry for about 3 minutes on a medium / low heat until soft and slightly brown.
- Add the turkey mince and cook for a further 3 - 4 minutes until no longer pink.
- Add the red pepper, celery, garlic, chilli and spices. Sauté for 3 further minutes on a medium heat.
- Add the tomatoes, puree, stock, balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos and season. Put a lid on and simmer for around 30 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens. If you want a drier chili, remove the lid during the last few minutes of cooking to reduce the liquid.
- Check the seasoning/ spiciness and adjust to taste. Serve with avocado slices, coriander, sour cream and optional lime.
Rich
Having tried turkey recipes before I was expecting it to be a bit dry, but it wasn’t and it was delicious. We had it with cauliflower rice.
Alison
Really tasty chilli that I made in the slow cooker and am enjoying right now with guacamole and cauli rice. I used quorn veggie mince instead of turkey and added a dollop of butter to create the richness the meat would have added & it was/is delicious 🙂 Thankyou for another great recipe 🙂
Vickie
This was fantastic! Didn’t know if my husband would like it being a beef guy, but he Loved it too!
Thanks!
Naomi
This is absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing. Will be a staple in our house from now on x
MickyD
We have started cooking "keto" for the last month. A variation on chili is to serve it with fried pork skins to get the crunch of corn chips without the carbs. We have used several of your recipes and loved them!
Katrin
That's a brilliant idea! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Ruth
Hi Katrin,
I go crazy for spicy dishes and I really love Chili con Carne. You are right - you really don't miss the beans in this recipe!! It's a real treat.
Another proof that low carb food is far from being boring.
After having given it a first try, I prepared another batch for freezing it in portions.
Me too I prefer having always some excellent dishes ready, as I don't want to waste time in the kitchen.
Katrin
I'm glad it hit the spot Ruth!
Hend AbdelSalam
It is easy and clear in explanation