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Turkey Chili Recipe
This easy turkey chili is the best of both worlds: hearty AND healthy! My recipe uses lean ground turkey and wholesome beans, perfectly seasoned for a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I almost always make this chili recipe on my stovetop, but it's super easy to make in your slow cooker, too.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 1 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1 medium onion minced
- 2 2 red bell peppers minced
- 2 2 stalks celery diced
- 4 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ½ 1 ½ lb extra-lean ground turkey
- ¼ ¼ cup chili powder
- 2 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1 teaspoon oregano
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon chili flakes or more if you like it really spicy
- 28 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
- 15 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or honey
- salt and 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.
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Notes
- Tasty toppings: sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, cilantro, green onions, sliced jalapeños, corn chips.
- I love to serve this with my Greek Salad Recipe or, for a special treat, some Cheesy Chili Zucchini Cornbread Muffins.
Nutrition Information
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
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
994mg
(41%)
Potassium
1129mg
(32%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
4423IU
(88%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% 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.