Award Winning Turkey Chili

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 hrs 15 mins

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    5

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Award Winning Turkey Chili

This healthy turkey chili recipe is thick and hearty and bursting with flavor. Loaded with lean ground turkey, tender beans and the perfect spice blend.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 (15 ounce can) tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce can) diced tomato
  • 1 (7 ounce can) diced green chiles
  • 1 (15 ounce can) Kidney Beans drained, rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce can) black beans drained, rinsed
  • 1-2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar

Toppings

  • sour cream
  • cheese shredded
  • green onion sliced
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Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add the lean ground turkey, and onion to a medium size skillet. Cook over medium heat until the onion is soft and the turkey is completely cooked. Add the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
  2. Remove from heat and add to the crockpot.
  3. Add in all the other ingredients, stir to combine. Cook over low heat for 4-6 hours.

Stovetop

  1. Add the meat to a large pot or dutch oven. As the turkey is cooking, add the chopped onion to cook and soften.
  2. Once the meat is cooked and the onion is softened, drain any excess moisture. Add the garlic and allow it to cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Add all the other ingredients. Bring the chili to a simmer and allow to cook for about 10-15 minutes. Serve and top with all your favorite toppings!

Notes

  • Storage:
  • Chili Powder: Start with 1 tbsp and add more to taste. 
  • Ground Turkey: this can be substituted for ground chicken or beef if needed.
  • Green chiles: these add a very mild flavor. If you would prefer more heat in your chili you can use a jalapeno instead.
  • Black beans & kidney beans: canned beans work great in this recipe. You can always swap out the beans for another kind if you would prefer.
  • How to Freeze this turkey chili: let the chili cool to room temperature. Add to a freezer safe container. Store in the freezer for 3-4 months. To reheat, thaw the chili in the refrigerator overnight, pour into a large pot and heat over medium heat for 20 minutes, until warmed through. 
  • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 310mg (13%) Potassium 362mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 510IU (10%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Potassium 362mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 510IU 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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