Description
This Healthy Turkey Chili recipe is a flavorful, hearty, and nutritious meal perfect for any day. Featuring lean ground turkey, a mix of beans, vegetables, and warming spices, it’s a wholesome dish that’s easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings.
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
- 1½ 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
- 1½ 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: Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Cook Turkey: Add the lean ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked through.
- Add Spices: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and dried oregano. Cook for 1-2 minutes more to toast the spices and deepen their flavor.
- Add Liquids and Beans: Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, white chili beans, and corn if using. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer: Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and allow flavors to meld.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chili and add more chili powder or salt as needed for desired flavor.
- Serve: Serve the chili hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocados, or tortilla chips for added texture and taste.
Notes
- This chili can be made thicker or thinner by adjusting the amount of chicken broth.
- Use frozen corn if canned corn is not available; just add it directly without thawing.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper with the spices.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze nicely.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute ground turkey with plant-based crumbles and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
