Beanless Chili Recipe

Spice up your life with this irresistible Beanless Chili! Perfect for bean-averse chili lovers, this recipe delivers deep, rich flavor without the beans. My friends and family rave about it – and you will too! Get ready for a comforting and satisfying meal that's surprisingly easy to make.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 253.3 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beanless Chili

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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  • 1 large onion
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
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  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Beanless Chili

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs ground beef and 1 lb ground chicken; cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1 large onion (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), and 4 cloves garlic (minced) to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
  3. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions, before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

21g

Carbs

7g