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Easy Low Carb Turkey Chili with No Beans

Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Author Brooke Burks

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups butternut squash cooked
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

  • Prior to cooking, carefully half and deseed butternut squash. Place on a rimmed sheet pan fitted with parchment and roast at 425 F until soft and golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large dutch oven, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add in celery, onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened. Add garlic and cook a minute more, stirring to avoid burning.
    2 tablespoons avocado oil, 1/2 cup celery, 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup bell pepper, 2 tablespoons garlic
  • Add in ground turkey and season with half of salt and pepper. Cook until browned. Season with red pepper flakes, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, onion and garlic powder. Add remainder of salt and pepper.
    1 pound ground turkey, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • Scoop 2 cups of cooked butternut squash out of skin and add to meat mixture. Mix well. Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring back to a low boil, turn down heat and allow to simmer covered for 30 to 40 minutes.
    2 cups butternut squash, 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup beef broth

Nutrition(All values are estimates only)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3804IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

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