American🥣 Soups & stews

Easy Turkey Chili

Name: Easy Turkey Chili
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 bell pepper; 3 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp cracked black pepper; 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 lb ground turkey; 2 celery; 2 cans canned diced tomatoes; 1 tsp brown sugar; 3 cups red kidney beans; ½ cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 jalapeño; ~1 avocado; ~½ cup cheese; ~½ cup sour cream

⏱ 60 min

A rich, hearty, and healthy chili loaded with ground turkey, tender kidney beans, and tomatoes. This flavorful and comforting dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and freezes wonderfully for busy days.

High-proteinLow-cal

Adapted from a video by Preppy Kitchen

Easy Turkey Chili Recipe

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Ingredients

olive oil2 tbsp
onion1
garlic6 to 8 cloves recommended4 cloves
bell pepper1
chili powder3 tbsp
cumin1 tbsp
dried oregano1 tsp
cayenne pepper¼ tsp
salt

Steps

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1
Add olive oil to a large pot and heat over medium heat until the oil shimmers.
2
Dice the onion and mince the garlic (use 6 to 8 cloves if desired for more garlic flavor).
3
Place the diced onion in the hot oil and stir occasionally so it browns evenly without burning.
4
Add the minced garlic to the pot and stir.
5
Chop a bell pepper and add it to the pot. Cook until the pepper becomes crisp-tender.
6
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Optionally add unsweetened cocoa powder for added depth.
7
Add 1 pound of ground turkey and use the back of a spoon to break it into small chunks as it cooks.
8
Sprinkle the spice mixture into the pot and mix well. Allow the turkey to brown.
9
Optionally add 2 to 3 sliced celery stalks for additional flavor.
10
Once the turkey is no longer pink, add two 14 oz cans of diced tomatoes.
11
Add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar to balance the spices.
12
Stir in about 3 cups of red kidney beans (black beans or pinto beans work too). Optionally add minced jalapeño for extra heat.
13
Add chicken broth to reach your desired consistency, starting with about 1/2 cup and adjusting up to 1.5 cups as needed.
14
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the chili to thicken. For a thicker consistency, mix cornstarch with a little water and stir it in while bringing to a boil for 1 minute.
15
Ladle the chili into bowls and top with jalapeño slices, avocado, cheese, and sour cream.

Easy Turkey Chili

Ingredients

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