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Turkey Chili Recipe

Easy Turkey Chili Recipe: Comforting Flavor in One Pot

This Turkey Chili Recipe delivers a comforting blend of lean ground turkey, beans, and veggies, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil or canola oil
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey can substitute with chicken or extra-lean beef
  • 1 medium Red Onion can use yellow onion
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes with juice, crushed tomatoes for smoother texture
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce can substitute with low-sodium or homemade sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock or Water vegetable stock for vegetarian version
Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder can use a mix of mild and hot varieties
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder consider smoked paprika for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Italian seasoning blend is a substitute
  • to taste Fine Sea Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground recommended
Beans and Veggies
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can Kidney Beans or any preferred bean blend
  • 1 can Pinto Beans
  • 1/2 cup Diced Jalapeños or Mild Green Chilis, adjust for spice preference
  • 1 can Canned Corn fresh or frozen corn can be used

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large pot and heat over medium-high for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 pound of lean ground turkey, breaking it up, and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Toss in diced medium red onion, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  4. Add 1 can diced tomatoes and 1 can tomato sauce, then stir in black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced jalapeños, and canned corn.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Check consistency and stir in chicken stock or water if desired, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This turkey chili recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with toppings like cheese, avocado, or sour cream.

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