Ingredients
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- For the Chili:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Sautéing the Vegetables and Turkey: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink (about 8–10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Adding the Beans and Tomatoes: Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Seasoning the Chili: Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together and let the chili simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serving the Chili: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips. Serve hot with cornbread or over cooked rice if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute ground turkey with plant-based meat and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Gluten-free by default, but ensure all canned goods and toppings are certified gluten-free if needed.
- Storage tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4th to 1/6th of the recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg