Keto Turkey Chili
This low-carb turkey chili recipe features ground turkey cooked with vegetables and warm spices simmered in a tomato-based sauce. Ingredients like red bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic combine with chili and cumin for a savory flavor profile enhanced by balsamic vinegar and coconut aminos. The chili is finished with fresh cilantro, avocado, sour cream, and lime wedges, offering creamy and zesty toppings that complement the hearty texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped, small
- 1.1 lb Turkey mince 500g
- 1 red bell pepper diced into small cubes (approx 1 cup)
- 2 celery 128g / 4.5 oz, sticks
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper finely diced or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin heaped
- 1 teaspoon cilantro powder heaped / approx 1 ¼ teaspoon measured
- ¼ teaspoon chilli powder mild
- 14 oz chopped tomatoes 400g, from a tin
- 2 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 cup chicken stock 250 ml, or turkey stock
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coconut aminos
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, cracked
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
To serve
- ½ Coriander fresh, bunch, aka 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.
Notes
- Serve with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice to complement the keto style.
- Net carbs are approximately 9 grams per generous serving, excluding toppings.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months for meal prep convenience.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.9g | 4% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 48% |
| Fat | 20.1g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3g | 32% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 807mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6.7g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.