Description

This Healthy Turkey Chili recipe is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious meal perfect for a cozy dinner. Made with lean ground turkey, a medley of beans, vegetables, and warming spices, it’s a delicious twist on a classic comfort food that’s both wholesome and satisfying. Easy to prepare in one pot, this chili also allows for customizable toppings to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Sauté Vegetables: 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 Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, careful not to burn the garlic.
Cook Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Toast Spices: Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and dried oregano. Cook for 1-2 more minutes to toast the spices and enhance their flavors.
Add Liquids and Beans: Pour in the chicken broth, petite diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, white chili beans, and corn if using. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Simmer Chili: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and help flavors meld.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chili and add additional chili powder or salt as desired to suit your preference.
Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and serve hot. Top with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado slices, or tortilla chips for added flavor and texture.

Notes

You can adjust the thickness of the chili by varying the amount of chicken broth used.
For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños along with the spices.
This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef if preferred.
Use low-sodium canned beans and broth to reduce sodium content if desired.
If using frozen corn, add it frozen directly to the pot without thawing.