Description
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Turkey Chili, a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for chilly days. This easy-to-make recipe is packed with lean ground turkey, beans, and aromatic spices that come together to create a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook turkey: Add the ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add seasonings and ingredients: Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce if using.
- Simmer: Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add corn if using during the last 10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- This chili tastes even better the next day.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- For extra spice, add a diced jalapeño or use fire-roasted tomatoes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
