In just 35 minutes, you can have a delicious low carb turkey chili on the table. This recipe uses simple ingredients like ground turkey and fire-roasted tomatoes to create a flavorful, family-friendly meal that’s great for anyone following a keto or low carb lifestyle.
What You Will Need:
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 pound of ground turkey
- 1-28 ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes with juices
Making the Low Carb Turkey Chili
This is a very quick and simple recipe. To get the chili started, dice the medium onion into ½ inch or so pieces. Add the olive oil to the skillet that you are using. When the olive oil is heated, add the onions, sea salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Stir the onions and spices so they get to know each other. Cook the onions until they start to get soft but not too much so they start to brown. The dicing and cooking will take around 15 minutes.
Next, add the ground turkey and combine with the onion mixture. Cook the turkey until it is about done. Now add the can (or cans) of fire roasted tomatoes. Combine and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add sea salt and pepper to taste. We usually double or triple the recipes so we have more for lunches during the week.
How to Keep the Best Low Carb Turkey Chili SCD Compliant
- Grate Your Own Spice Blend Commercial chili powders and garlic powders frequently contain hidden starches or anti-caking agents to prevent clumping. Ensure you are using 100% pure, single-ingredient spices, or blend your own using pure ground chili peppers.
- Check the Tomato Can Read the ingredient label on your fire-roasted tomatoes. Avoid any brands that include added sugars, corn syrup, or chemical preservatives. The label should ideally read only tomatoes, tomato juice, and salt.
- Serving Tip To keep the meal SCD legal, avoid serving this over traditional grains, rice, or wrapped in corn/flour tortillas. Instead, serve it over a bed of riced cauliflower or spaghetti squash (like the picture), inside fresh lettuce boats, or topped with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated, aged sharp cheddar cheese
Options for Serving the Keto Turkey Chili
There are many options for serving the chili and still keep it low carb. My wife and I like to add cheese and sour cream to our chili. This chili recipe is not spicy so adding some hot sauce and green onions may be up your alley. We also like to serve it over a bed of cooked spaghetti squash like in the picture above. My low carb almond cheese biscuits are a hit with the chili!
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I also have some other low carb dinners on my site. Try the unstuffed cabbage, Italian spaghetti squash bake, or the low carb alfredo sauce!
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FAQ's:
You can easily add more heat by including a dash of cayenne pepper, a finely diced jalapeño, or a few drops of your favorite hot sauce while the chili simmers.
Yes, ground chicken is a great substitute for ground turkey and will work just as well in this recipe, maintaining the low-carb profile.
This chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It often tastes even better the next day!
In addition to cheese and sour cream, you can top your chili with diced avocado, fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, or a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor.
Yes, this chili freezes beautifully. Let it cool completely, then store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Recipe
Low Carb Turkey Chili in Just 35 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 diced medium yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 pound of ground turkey
- 1 28 ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes with juices
Method
- Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat the oil up. Then add onions, sea salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Stir to combine and cook until onions are soft.
- Add turkey and cook until about done. Stirring occasionally.
- Add tomatoes and combine. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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