How to Make Easy Low Carb Turkey Chili with No Beans

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are higher in fiber, and pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to a large stock pot over medium to high heat.

Add 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced onion, and 1/2 cup green bell pepper to the pot; sauté until softened.

Sprinkle a little salt over the vegetables while sautéing for flavor.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring to prevent burning.

Add 1 pound of ground turkey to the pot; season with black pepper and more salt, breaking it up with a spoon or meat masher as it cooks.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper; mix well.

Add 1 teaspoon of onion powder and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the mixture and stir.

Reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking until the turkey is fully browned.

Scoop out 2 cups of roasted butternut squash from its skin and add it to the pot.

Add 1 cup of tomato sauce and 1 can of diced tomatoes (undrained) to the pot; stir to combine.

Pour in 1 cup of beef broth and add a little more black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.

Cover the pot and continue to simmer for about 30 more minutes, stirring occasionally and tasting to adjust seasoning as needed.

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