Description
Delicious and hearty turkey chili recipe that is perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with protein and flavor, this easy stovetop chili is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For Toppings (optional):
- Chopped green onions
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, simmer longer uncovered.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less cayenne.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
