Description
This Ground Turkey Chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with protein and fiber, this chili is easy to make and even better the next day. Serve it with your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, avocado
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey: Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Sauté veggies: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Add spices: Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add beans, tomatoes, and broth: Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust as needed. Serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- This chili tastes even better when made ahead.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeño or cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
