Mild No Bean Chili
A thick, mild no-bean chili made with beef and taco-seasoned turkey — simmered down until it coats a spoon. Low-carb, family-friendly, and under $2 a serving.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 lb Ground Taco Seasoned Turkey
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 Bell Pepper
- 1 Onion
- 1 can Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles (10 oz)
- 1 can Tomato Sauce (8 oz)
- 1 packet Gluten-free Taco or Chili Seasoning (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the aromatics: Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Brown and season the meat: Add the ground beef, taco-seasoned turkey, and packet of taco or chili seasoning mix. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.💡 Tip: Do not add any salt at this stage. There is salt in the taco seasoned turkey and seasoning packet. Taste and adjust before serving. Add more salt then if needed.💡 Tip: If you're using plain ground turkey instead of pre-seasoned, the seasoning packet, fire roasted tomatoes with green chiles are still adding a lot of flavor, but check and adjust seasoning at the end as needed.
- Build the base: Stir in the fire-roasted tomatoes with green chiles and the tomato sauce.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until the chili thickens and looks rich rather than watery, about 30-60 minutes. It should coat a spoon. If it gets too thick, add a splash of water; if it's still thin, simmer a bit longer.
- Taste and serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot with your favorite chili toppings.
Notes
Prices reflect Walmart ingredient costs in July 2026 and cover the amounts used in this recipe. Your total will vary by region, store, and over time — grocery prices have moved a lot lately, meat especially. Treat these as honest estimates, not guarantees.