Description
A hearty and healthy chili made with lean ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and bold spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cayenne pepper or hot sauce for heat
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Mix in chopped bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, then add canned diced tomatoes and broth.
- Add drained beans and all the spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to let the flavors meld.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use ground chicken or beef as an alternative protein.
- Add vegetables like corn, zucchini, or sweet potatoes for extra texture.
- To make vegetarian, omit turkey and double the beans and vegetables.
- Add quinoa or bulgur for a grain-rich version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg