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Turkey Chili
5 from 51 votes

Turkey Chili

This Turkey Chili features ground turkey cooked with red bell pepper, onion, and a blend of chili powders and spices. The mixture simmers with diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth to develop robust flavor and texture. Kidney beans are added near the end for heartiness. The chili can be served topped with cheddar, sour cream, and green onions for added richness and freshness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 5
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 20 oz ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped (1 1/2 cups
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped (1 1/2 cups
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (1 Tbsp
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 (8 oz each) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth then another 1/2 cup if desired, low-sodium
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp paprika smoked or regular sweet, ground
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans red kidney beans drained and rinsed
For serving:
  • cheddar cheese chopped (green onions
  • sour cream
  • green onions

Instructions

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  1. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add turkey, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up turkey until cooked through. Transfer turkey to a plate.
  2. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in now empty pot over medium-high. Add bell pepper and onion and saute 4 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, chili powder, ancho chili powder, cumin, paprika and coriander and saute 30 seconds longer.
  4. Pour in tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, cooked turkey and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Cover and let continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  6. Stir in kidney beans and more chicken broth to thin if desired and heat through, about 2 minutes. Serve warm with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Cook turkey and vegetables in a pot before transferring to slow cooker for best flavor if using that method.
  • Slow cook on low for 5 hours after adding tomatoes, spices, and liquids.
  • Vegetables like diced carrot, zucchini, or frozen corn can be added to increase nutrient density.