Homemade Turkey Chili

A hearty and flavorful homemade turkey chili recipe, perfect for a cold evening. This chili is packed with lean ground turkey, beans, vegetables, and a blend of spices for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Homemade Turkey Chili
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Instructions


1.

In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground turkey over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat.

2.

Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

3.

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4.

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, and corn to the pot. Stir to combine.

5.

Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika (if using), cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

6.

Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add more chicken broth if the chili becomes too thick.

7.

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Cook for an additional 30 minutes for flavors to meld (optional).

8.

Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, green onions, avocado, and tortilla chips.


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Notes


1.

For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

2.

You can substitute ground beef or ground chicken for ground turkey.

3.

For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot.

4.

Chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage.

Category


• Main Dish (American)

Keywords


turkey chili chili recipe homemade chili healthy chili easy chili ground turkey beans stovetop chili

Dietary


Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Calories Per Serving


• Approximately 350 calories

Cook Time


• 1 hour (Easy)

Total Time


• 1 hour 20 minutes

Equipment


  • • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • • Knife
  • • Cutting board
  • • Can opener
  • • Measuring spoons
  • • Measuring cups

Approx. Cost


• $15-$20

Ingredients


Meat

  • • 2 lbs Ground Turkey (Lean ground turkey (93% lean or higher) is recommended.)

Vegetables

  • • 1 large Onion (Diced)
  • • 2 (1 red, 1 green) Bell Peppers (Diced)
  • • 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • • 28 oz can Diced Tomatoes (Undrained)
  • • 6 oz can Tomato Paste
  • • 1 cup Canned Corn (Drained)

Beans

  • • 15 oz can Kidney Beans (Drained and rinsed)
  • • 15 oz can Black Beans (Drained and rinsed)

Spices & Seasonings

  • • 2-3 tablespoons Chili Powder (Adjust to taste)
  • • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • • 1 teaspoon Oregano (Dried oregano)
  • • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Optional, for a smoky flavor)
  • • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Optional, for heat. Adjust to taste.)
  • • 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (Or to taste)

Liquid

  • • 1-2 cups Chicken Broth (Low sodium)

Optional Toppings

  • • As needed Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite)
  • • As needed Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
  • • As needed Green Onions (Chopped)
  • • As needed Avocado (Diced)
  • • As needed Tortilla Chips

Variations


  • • Cornbread
  • • Coleslaw
  • • Side salad
  • • Tortilla chips and guacamole
  • • Beer: Amber Ale or Lager