Turkey Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
184 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Turkey Chili Recipe
Description
The Turkey Chili Recipe starts by browning ground turkey with diced onion, minced garlic, and chili powder until cooked through. Adding kidney beans, canned tomatoes with chilies, chicken broth, tomato sauce, and chopped bell peppers along with oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper results in a robust chili base.
Simmering the mixture uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes thickens the chili, intensifying its flavor and melding the ingredients well. Adjusting seasoning toward the end ensures the balance suits personal taste.
This turkey chili can be served alone or alongside bread, rice, or tortilla chips. It stores well in airtight containers for 3 to 5 days in the fridge or freezes up to 4 months, making it convenient for leftovers or make-ahead meals.
Using lean ground turkey keeps the dish lighter, and leftover cooked diced turkey can substitute if available. Preparing ingredients while browning meat speeds up cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey or ground chicken
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 15 ounces red kidney beans 1 can, drained and rinsed, canned
- 10.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes 1 can, such as Rotel, with chilies
- 1 cup chicken broth or beef broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 bell pepper red or green, chopped
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown ground turkey, onion, garlic, and chili powder in a large pot until no pink remains.
- Add beans, diced tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, bell pepper, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the chili to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to a simmer, and let simmer uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until thickened. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper.
Notes
- Lean ground turkey is preferred, but any ground meat can be used.
- Leftover cooked diced turkey (2-3 cups) can replace ground turkey.
- Prepare other ingredients while browning the meat to save time.
- Simmer longer for a thicker chili.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
- Reheat on the stovetop until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 792mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1475IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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