Healthy Turkey Chili
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
395 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Turkey Chili
Description
This turkey chili starts by sautéing onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño in olive oil until softened and fragrant. Minced garlic is added briefly to build aroma without burning. Ground turkey is then browned and broken into small pieces for even cooking.
A seasoning mix of tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and kosher salt is incorporated to layer deep flavors. Canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes and drained kidney beans are added along with chicken broth to build the base.
The chili is brought to a boil, then simmered uncovered to thicken and meld flavors. The result is a thick, savory chili with tender turkey, beans, and a textured vegetable base. It can be garnished with sour cream, avocado, green onion, cheese, or cilantro for added flavor and richness.
This chili is suitable as a main dish in cooler seasons or as a filling, protein-rich meal choice.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper de-seeded and diced
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (28-ounce can) diced tomatoes fire-roasted
- 2 (15-ounce cans) red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent. Add the garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, until it's cooked through.
- Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and salt. Stir for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the canned tomatoes with juices, drained beans, and chicken broth, then stir together.
- Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To serve, ladle servings into individual bowls. Garnish with sour cream, avocado, green onion, cheese, cilantro, or any other toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1197mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1894IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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