Best Healthy Turkey Chili
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
141 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Best Healthy Turkey Chili
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This chili recipe combines lean ground turkey, a simple combination of spices and the convenience of canned chili beans to create an easy, crowd-pleasing, family-friendly meal that tastes as if it has been simmering for hours. Serves 6-8 people. Freezes well.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper core and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey 97%-99% white meat only, extra lean
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 1 (10-ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles canned, mild or regular (such as Rotel
- 1 (15-ounces) crushed tomatoes canned
- 2 (15-ounces) chili kidney beans canned, or combination
- 2 (15-ounces) chili pinto beans canned, or combination
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth divided, plus more if needed
- 1 tablespoon masa harina
- salt optional, to taste
- black pepper optional, to taste
For Toppings:
- cheddar cheese shredded, chopped, diced, sliced, as garnish
- cilantro
- onion
- avocado
- tortilla chips
- lime
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and green bell pepper and cook for about 4 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Add the ground turkey to the pot and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat until no longer pink.
- Add the spices and bouillon and mix to combine. Add the diced and crushed tomatoes, chili beans and 1 cup of broth. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered for 20 minutes stirring a couple of times to prevent the chili from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Combine the masa harina with the remaining 1/4 cup of broth. Stir in the masa marina mixture. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently. If the chili is too thick, add additional broth. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve with desired toppings.
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Notes
- You can use ground turkey breast or a combination of ground turkey breast meat and turkey dark meat. Ground chicken or lean ground beef can also be used.
- Masa harina thickens the chili while adding a very distinct flavor.
- If you cannot find canned chili beans, use regular canned beans.
- Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Turkey chili freezes well, for 2 - 3 months.
- Make it in the Slow Cooker: Sauté the onion and bell pepper in a large skillet then, add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink. Transfer this mixture to the crockpot and add the rest of the ingredients. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
273mg
(11%)
Potassium
375mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1057IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1057IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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