Description
A hearty and healthy turkey chili made with lean ground turkey, beans, and a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened.
- Add tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, black beans, and kidney beans.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add a chopped jalapeño or extra chili powder.
- Chili tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
- Serve with toppings like avocado, cheese, sour cream, or cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg