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Amazing Turkey Chili

Rose
This Amazing Turkey Chili is a healthy, hearty, and easy dinner packed with lean protein, fiber-rich beans, and bold spices. Perfect for quick weeknight meals, family dinners, or meal prep, it’s flavorful, comforting, and even better the next day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • cutting board
  • chef’s knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 28 oz fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle in brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute to toast the spices and enhance flavor.
  • Pour in chicken broth and fire-roasted crushed tomatoes. Add all three beans and stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Cook the chili using your preferred method: stovetop simmer 1–2 hours, slow cooker on low 6–8 hours or high 3–4 hours, or Instant Pot on high pressure for 12 minutes with natural release.
  • Spoon chili into bowls and serve with shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, cilantro, diced onions, or jalapeños as desired.

Notes

This chili is flexible and can be made on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in an Instant Pot. Adjust spices to taste and customize with your favorite toppings. It freezes well and is ideal for meal prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSodium: 580mgFiber: 9g
Keyword healthy chili, meal prep chili, turkey chili, weeknight dinner
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