Loaded Veggie Chili (With or Without Meat) Recipe

Name: Loaded Veggie Chili (With or Without Meat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey (omit for vegetarian chili); 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped; 2 teaspoons chili powder, separated; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon oregano; 1 medium zucchini, sliced into coins and then chopped; 2 medium carrots, grated; 4 medium tomatoes, diced; ⅛ cup dry sherry; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (using tomato sauce my make it salty); 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet chili seasoning mix (or use your favorite recipe); ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground turkey (omit for vegetarian chili)
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder, separated
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon oregano
1 medium zucchini, sliced into coins and then chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
4 medium tomatoes, diced
⅛ cup dry sherry
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (using tomato sauce my make it salty)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet chili seasoning mix (or use your favorite recipe)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1
Heat pot over Medium heat.
2
Add turkey, onions, green peppers, 1 tsp chili powder, garlic powder and oregano; cook for 7-10 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink (if not using meat, make sure to add a bit of olive oil before adding peppers and onions so they don't stick).
3
Add zucchini; cook 2 minutes.
4
Add carrots, tomatoes and sherry; cook 5 minutes.
5
Stir in crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp chili powder, garlic salt, chili seasoning mix, red pepper flakes (more or less to taste) and both cans of beans.
6
Heat until bubbling, then reduce heat to low and simmer for approximately 1 hour.
7
Serve over cornbread.

318

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground turkey (omit for vegetarian chili), 1 large green pepper, chopped, 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped, 2 teaspoons chili powder, separated, and more.

Yes, Loaded Veggie Chili (With or Without Meat) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Loaded Veggie Chili (With or Without Meat)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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