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Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili

A hearty Turkey Chili recipe that combines ground turkey, kidney beans, and a variety of spices for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 9 cups
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

For the chili

  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 cans (15-ounce) kidney beans One drained and one not
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons packed dark or light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 can (28-ounce) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Serving options

  • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Thinly sliced scallions
  • Diced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Corn chips or tortilla chips

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Drain one can of kidney beans; do not drain the second can.
  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Add ground turkey, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned, 6-8 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the drained beans, remaining can of kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, broth or water, and frozen corn. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in apple cider vinegar. Season with additional kosher salt if needed and serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Bean Chili, chili recipe, Comfort Food, Ground Turkey, Healthy Chili, Turkey Chili
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