No Bean Chili (Beanless Chili)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
581 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
No Bean Chili (Beanless Chili)
Description
This beanless chili uses lean ground beef or turkey browned and drained before combining with sautéed onions, chopped poblano pepper, and a seasoning mix of cumin, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. The mixture is simmered with fire-roasted diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, thickening into a rich chili over at least 20 minutes and up to several hours for deeper flavor development.
The chili's texture is thick and meaty without the usual beans, allowing the spice blend and smoky tomato base to shine. The poblano adds mild heat and depth.
Serve this chili with classic toppings or sides, or on its own for a filling low-carb meal. It is suitable for freezing and reheating.
You can substitute ground turkey or pork for beef. Using 85 to 90 percent lean beef is recommended to control greasiness, and excess fat should be drained. Adjust spice amounts to taste for preferred heat level.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 sweet onion chopped
- ¼ cup poblano pepper about 1 medium pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, ground
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes do not drain, fire roasted
- 28 ounces tomato sauce
Instructions
Stovetop Method
- First, add ground beef to a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Cook until brown and crumbly, breaking apart with spatula.
- Drain all grease from pot and remove beef to a plate. Add in chopped onion and pepper and all spices. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until onions have softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked ground beef, fire roasted diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring chili to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Then reduce heat to medium and simmer for at least 20 minutes, up to 3 hours. Stir occasionally. If chili becomes too dry, add in water, chicken broth or more tomato sauce.
- Finally, ladle into bowls and serve!
Instant Pot Method
- Press sauté. Add ground beef to Instant Pot. Cook until brown and crumbly, breaking apart with spatula.
- Press cancel. Drain all grease from pot and remove beef to a plate. Add in chopped onion and pepper and all spices.
- Press sauté. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until onions have softened, stirring occasionally.
- Press cancel. Add cooked ground beef, fire roasted diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to pot. Stir to combine.
- Secure lid. Press pressure cook and set timer for 15 minutes. Once the timer goes off, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Finally, ladle into bowls and serve!
Slow Cooker Method
- First, add ground beef to a skillet over medium heat. Cook until brown and crumbly, breaking apart with spatula.
- Drain all grease from skillet and transfer beef to slow cooker.
- Add in chopped onion, pepper and all spices to skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until onions have softened, stirring occasionally.
- Then, add veggies, fire roasted diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the beef in slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or low for 3 to 4 hours.
- Finally, ladle into bowls and serve!
Notes
- Ground turkey or ground pork can substitute ground beef.
- Use 85% or 90% lean beef and drain off all grease after browning the meat.
- Simmering for at least an hour enhances flavor, although 20 minutes is the minimum cooking time.
- The spice blend can be adjusted while cooking to achieve desired heat and flavor.
- This chili freezes well for later meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 581kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1097mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1263mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 2116IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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