Turkey Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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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
271 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Turkey Chili Recipe
Description
The Turkey Chili Recipe starts by sautéing onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil, building a flavorful base with soft, aromatic vegetables. Adding extra-lean ground turkey and browning it gives the chili a rich, meaty component. Spices including chili powder, cumin, oregano, and optional chili flakes contribute depth and a mild heat. Combining canned whole tomatoes and simmering helps to develop a thick, savory sauce. Kidney beans are stirred in towards the end, warming through and adding creamy texture to the chili. A small amount of coconut sugar or honey evens out acidity and enhances flavor complexity.
This chili can be served as a main meal or paired with sides such as a Greek salad or cornbread muffins, adding variety and texture contrast. Toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro, green onions, sliced jalapeños, or corn chips provide additional layers of flavor and cooling or crunchy elements.
For storage, making extra allows leftovers to be refrigerated and enjoyed later. The slow simmer method ensures that the chili flavors are well developed, and seasoning adjustments can be made at the end according to taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion minced
- 2 bell pepper minced, red
- 2 talks celery diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ½ lb ground turkey extra-lean
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- chili flakes or more if you like it really spicy, optional, ¼ teaspoon
- 28 ounce tomato whole, canned
- 15 ounce Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, can
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or honey
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and add the onion. Mince the peppers, celery, and garlic and add them as you finish cutting them. Once the onion starts to brown, about 7-8 minutes, add the turkey and let it cook until it is no longer pink.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and (if using) the chili flakes. Stir the spices and break up the turkey meat into small pieces.
- Add the tomatoes to the pot and bring the pot to a boil. Turn the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the beans and let them warm through. Add the coconut sugar or honey then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Top the chili with sour cream, grated cheddar, cilantro, green onions, sliced jalapeños, or corn chips to add freshness and texture.
- Serve alongside a fresh Greek Salad or Cheesy Chili Zucchini Cornbread Muffins for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 994mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1129mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4423IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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