Three-Bean Chili without Beans
Without the beans, this Three-Bean Chili is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. Ground turkey, bell peppers, and corn add a hearty and satisfying base, while a blend of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili powder create a rich and flavorful broth. This chili is a blank canvas for your favorite toppings, so feel free to add in sour cream, shredded cheese, onions, or cilantro to your liking.
This Three-Bean Chili without Beans recipe was born out of a desire for a hearty and flavorful chili that could be made quickly and easily on a weeknight. I started with a base of ground turkey, bell peppers, and corn, and then simmered it in a blend of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili powder. The result was a chili that was rich and flavorful, with a hearty and satisfying texture. But what really sets this chili apart is its versatility. Without the beans, this chili is a blank canvas for your favorite toppings. So feel free to add in sour cream, shredded cheese, onions, or cilantro to your liking.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground turkey. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, and chili powder.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chili has thickened.
  5. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
  6. Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese, onions, or cilantro for an extra dash of flavor.
Why It Works
  • The ground turkey provides a hearty and satisfying base for the chili.
  • The bell peppers add a sweet and savory flavor to the chili.
  • The corn adds a bit of sweetness and texture to the chili.
  • The diced tomatoes and tomato sauce create a rich and flavorful broth.
  • The chili powder adds a warm and smoky flavor to the chili.
  • The lack of beans makes this chili a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking.