Healthy Turkey Chili
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4.9
Healthy Turkey Chili
Description
Healthy Turkey Chili starts by sautéing onion and garlic in olive oil before browning ground turkey seasoned simply with salt and pepper. The chili then simmers in chicken broth with diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, and a thoughtful blend of chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and a touch of cayenne pepper for heat. Simmering allows flavors to meld while the beans and corn soften, contributing texture contrast.
The chili offers a balance between the protein-rich turkey and tender legumes with hints of smoky and spicy notes from the spices. The method supports variations including stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot cooking, making it adaptable to different kitchen preferences and schedules.
Serve warm with optional toppings such as avocado slices, sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, or green onions to add freshness and creaminess. This chili suits chilly evenings or meal prepping batches for later enjoyment.
Notes include preparation tips for slow cookers and Instant Pots, outlining how to transfer browned turkey mixture and other ingredients for hands-off cooking. These alternative methods can streamline cooking while maintaining the dish's flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 Tablespoons garlic minced, fresh
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable stock
- 1 ounce can tomato diced or crushed
- 1 ounce can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups corn frozen, sweet
- 2 ½ Tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ -½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- avocado sour cream (or yogurt), shredded cheese, cilantro, etc, for topping, of choice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Once oil is hot add onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring frequently until mixture is fragrant and onion is a bit translucent.
- Add turkey, salt and pepper to the pot and cook, breaking apart meat with a spatula until evenly brown and cooked through.
- Add stock to the pot. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper. Bring chili to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve chili warm with toppings of choice. Some ideas include avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, green onion, etc.
Notes
- Slow cooker instructions suggest cooking on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours once all ingredients are combined.
- For Instant Pot, sauté onion, garlic, and turkey then pressure cook the combined ingredients for 15 minutes, using a manual pressure release afterwards.
- Toppings like avocado, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, or green onions enhance the chili and can be adjusted to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1502mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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