Healthy Turkey Chili

Name: Healthy Turkey Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings (16 cups of very thick chili)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 2 medium onions; 2 bell peppers; 2 large carrots; 2 stalks celery; 1 medium sweet potato; 2 pounds ground turkey; 1 1/2-2 cups water; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes in their juices; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; Pinch red pepper flakes; Sliced fresh avocado; Thinly sliced jalapeño; shredded cheese; plain non-fat Greek yogurt; Freshly chopped cilantro

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
8 servings (16 cups of very thick chili)
Calories
227 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
American

Healthy Turkey Chili

Iris Warren

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The BEST turkey chili! A thick, rich healthy turkey chili with just the right amount of spice. Award winning recipe that will be your new favorite!

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Ingredients

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For the Healthy Turkey Chili:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
2 medium onions diced
2 bell peppers any color, cored and chopped
2 large carrots peeled and diced
2 stalks celery diced
1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed (optional—I added it!)
2 pounds ground turkey (I used 93% lean)
1 1/2-2 cups water more as needed
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes in their juices
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch red pepper flakes

Optional Turkey Chili Toppings:

Sliced fresh avocado
Thinly sliced jalapeño
shredded cheese
plain non-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream
Freshly chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, bell peppers, carrots, celery, and sweet potato. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until soft.
Add the turkey and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often to break up the chunks.
Once the meat is browned, add 1 1/2 cups water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes in their juices, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a moderate bubble. Let cook, uncovered, until the chili thickens, about 45 minutes, stirring every so often so that the chili does not stick to the bottom. If the chili becomes too thick, add a little water to reach your desired consistency.
Toward the end of the cooking time, taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. Add more cayenne pepper for an extra kick and more salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

Lexi's original version of the chili calls for slowly simmering it (in lieu of my "moderate bubble") on the stove for 3 hours, adding more water as needed. Since I started cooking the chili later in the day (ahem, I was running late), I cooked it more quickly, which you will see reflected in the recipe directions.
TO ADD BEANS: Add 1 (15-ounce) can black beans and/or 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans.
TO STORE: Refrigerate chili in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in a pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
TO FREEZE: Freeze chili in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 8), about 2 cups Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%)