Turkey Chili Recipe: Hearty and Flavorful
Hearty Turkey Chili with beans and bold spices.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño seeded, minced (optional)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen corn optional
- Optional: Cilantro cheese, sour cream, avocado
- Suggested Pairings: Cornbread Mexican beer
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot; cook turkey 5-7 min, drain fat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño; sauté 4-5 min.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper; cook 1-2 min. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Add beans, tomatoes, broth; boil, then simmer 25-30 min. Add corn in the last 5 min.
- Adjust consistency with broth or water if needed.
- Serve in white ceramic bowls with cilantro, cheese, sour cream, cornbread, and beer.
Notes
- Rinse beans to reduce sodium.
- Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Try vegan or spicy variations.
- Pair with tortilla chips.