Description
This Healthy Turkey Chili is a hearty and nutritious dish loaded with lean ground turkey, fiber-packed beans, and a blend of flavorful spices. Perfect for cozy meals, it’s both filling and full of flavor. With optional toppings like shredded cheese and avocado, it’s a customizable dish the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2–3 Tablespoons chili powder, plus more to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1–2 cups chicken broth (depending on how thick you like your chili)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can white chili beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups corn (canned or frozen, optional)
Optional toppings: - Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
- Avocados
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and dried oregano. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to let the spices toast and become fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, petite diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, white chili beans, and corn (if using). Stir everything together.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, reduce the heat, and let it cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it cooks, the more the flavors will meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more chili powder or salt as needed.
- Serve the chili hot with your choice of optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocados, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If you prefer a thicker chili, use less chicken broth, or allow it to cook down longer.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American