Description
This Healthy Turkey Chili recipe is a flavorful, hearty, and nutritious meal perfect for any day of the week. Made with lean ground turkey, a medley of beans, and a rich blend of spices, it’s a comforting dish that balances protein and fiber. Enhanced with fresh vegetables and customizable toppings, this chili offers warmth and satisfaction while keeping calories and fat in check.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2-3 Tablespoons chili powder, plus more to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1-2 cups chicken broth (depending on desired thickness)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can white chili beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups corn (canned or frozen, optional)
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
- Avocados
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toast Spices: Mix in the chili powder, ground cumin, Kosher salt, and dried oregano. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and enhance their aroma.
- Add Liquids and Beans: Pour in the chicken broth, petite diced tomatoes, drained kidney beans, black beans, white chili beans, and corn if using. Stir everything together thoroughly.
- Simmer Chili: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let the chili cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors and thicken the chili.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chili and adjust seasoning by adding more chili powder or salt if desired.
- Serve: Ladle the hot chili into bowls and serve topped with your choice of shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, sliced avocados, or crunchy tortilla chips.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, use 1 cup of chicken broth; for a more stew-like consistency, use 2 cups.
- Optional toppings can be customized to your preference or dietary needs.
- This chili freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Use lean ground turkey to keep the recipe healthier and lower in fat.
- Vegetarian option: substitute ground turkey with cooked lentils or plant-based meat alternatives.
