Easy 5 Ingredient Chili

This easy 5 ingredient chili is SO delicious! It’s thick, hearty, and the best healthy comfort food. Made in one pot, this easy chili recipe needs only 5 ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes. Pair with cornbread and salad for a filling, satisfying meal.

This 5 ingredient chili is ridiculously easy, but even more ridiculously amazing. It is made in just one pot, takes 20 minutes to simmer, and, like I stated before, is made with just 5 ingredients! It’s healthy, loaded with lean protein, and can be made in no time at all. This sounds like the best weeknight dinner to me!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS 5 INGREDIENT CHILI

• Needs just 5 pantry staple ingredients
• Cooks in 20 minutes
• Made in one pot
• Delicious, healthy comfort food
• Gluten and dairy free

5 INGREDIENTS FOR EASY CHILI

• Ground turkey: I love using lean ground turkey in my chilis and soups because it adds a good amount of protein while not adding a lot of fat
• Diced onion: The best onion to use for soups and chilis is a yellow onion because it always cooks down and softens quickly
• Diced tomatoes with green chilis: The diced tomatoes WITH green chilis are a key ingredient here because they add more flavor from just one ingredient
• Pinto beans: My family prefers pinto beans in their chili, so that’s what I use. However, any kind of canned bean-black beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans- will work
• Taco seasoning: I use a gluten free brand like Siete in my easy chili, but you can use a homemade taco seasoning as well

HOW TO MAKE 5 INGREDIENT CHILI

1. In a large pot on the stove, brown the ground turkey over medium/low heat, being sure to break it up with a wooden spoon.
2. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked meat, but leave the grease in the pot
3. Turn the heat up to medium and add the diced onion into the pot. Stir it around frequently until cooked and softened- about 5-7 minutes.
4. Next, add the cooked ground turkey back into the pot, along with 2 15 ounce cans of the diced tomatoes with green chilis, 1 15 ounce can of pinto beans (drained and rinsed), taco seasoning, 1/2 cup of water, and salt & pepper to taste
5. Use your wooden spoon to stir everything together and bring the chili to a boil over medium/low heat
6. Boil for 10-15 minutes until the water has reduced and chili is thick, then serve and enjoy!

EASY CHILI VARIATIONS

• Substitute the ground turkey- Make it with ground beef or ground pork instead
• Change out the beans- Use black beans, kidney beans or cannellini beans
• Add in a 4 ounce can of chopped green chilis if your diced tomatoes don’t have them

EXPERT TIPS

• If your ground turkey is super lean, add in 1 teaspoon of olive oil to sauté the onion in
• Boil this easy chili until it reaches your desired consistency
• Adjust seasoning to taste
• Finish with YOUR favorite toppings
• Chili always tastes better the next day, so make it ahead of time

FAQs

Can I make this in a slow cooker?

Yes, just brown the ground turkey first then add all ingredients into your slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Do not add in the extra water or else your chili will be too liquidy.

Can I make chili in the Instant Pot?

You can, but I have not tried it for this recipe. I suggest making a chili like this one that’s designed to be made in the Instant Pot.

How do I thicken chili?

To thick it you simply have to let it continue to boil. When it’s boiling the water will evaporate out of the pot and you’ll eventually end up with a thick, hearty chili.

What can I add for more liquid?

If you need more liquid I suggest adding chicken or vegetable stock. Both of them will add a deeper flavor than just water.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH HEALTHY 5 INGREDIENT CHILI

• Air fryer green beans
• Kale salad
• Potato skins
• Pigs in a blanket
• Cornbread
• Dinner rolls

EASY CHILI TOPPING IDEAS

1. Sour cream/ Greek yogurt
2. Jalapenos
3. Cheddar cheese
4. Squeeze of lime
5. Diced avocado
6. Tortilla chips
7. Hot sauce
8. Sriracha
9. Cilantro or parsley
10. Salsa
11. Guacamole
12. Bacon
13. Cornbread croutons

HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT LEFTOVER 5 INGREDIENT CHILI

STORING:

You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

REHEATING:

You can reheat this chili in the microwave or on the stove very easily.

To heat it up in the microwave:

1. Add your desired portion to a microwave safe bowl
2. Cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave it for 1-1:30 minutes or until it is warmed through

For the stovetop

1. Add your preferred amount to a small pot with a tablespoon of water
2. Heat over medium/low heat, stirring occasionally to avoid burning

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