Description
Turkey chili is a comforting dish packed with hearty flavors and nutritious ingredients, perfect for chilly nights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder (adjust per taste)
- 1 tsp cumin (freshly ground preferred)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Instructions
- Instructions:
- 1. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- 2. Cook Ground Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pot. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned with no pink bits remaining (approximately 6–8 minutes).
- 3. Mix in Spices: Sprinkle in chili powder and cumin. Stir to combine and let the spices cook with the turkey for about 2 minutes.
- 4. Add Tomatoes and Beans: Pour in the crushed tomatoes along with their juice. Add the rinsed black and kidney beans. Stir everything together and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- 5. Toss in Bell Peppers: Add the chopped bell pepper to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until peppers are tender but still crunchy.
- 6. Taste Test & Serve: After approximately 20 minutes of simmering, taste your chili and adjust seasonings as needed! Serve hot with garnishes like cilantro, sour cream, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg