Quick & Easy Low Fat Chili Recipe

Name: Quick & Easy Low Fat Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree; 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies; 45 ounces red kidney beans (drained & rinsed); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 2 teaspoons artificial sweetener; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon canola oil; nonstick cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
45 ounces red kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 teaspoons artificial sweetener
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon canola oil
nonstick cooking spray

1
Add oil to stock pot and heat.
2
Add both ground meats, salt, pepper and minced onion.
3
Brown meat while stirring.
4
Drain.
5
I sprayed pot with Pam, to be sure of less sticking while chili simmers.
6
Return drained meat to pot and add Tomato puree immediately.
7
Drain and rinse red beans, add to pot.
8
Drain Diced tomatoes and add to pot.
9
Add in remaining spices and Splenda as you keep stirring.
10
Do a quick taste test and add addtional cumin, or cayenne to season to your own tastes.
11
Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, on low.

919

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree, 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, and more.

Yes, Quick & Easy Low Fat Chili 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!

Quick & Easy Low Fat Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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