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Turkey Chili

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Turkey Chili is a hearty and healthy one-pot meal made with lean ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and bold spices. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd—comforting, flavorful, and full of protein.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes to toast the spices.
  6. Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth; stir well.
  7. Add kidney beans, black beans, and corn (if using). Bring to a simmer.
  8. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

Simmer uncovered for a thicker chili.Swap ground turkey for ground chicken if desired.Make it spicier with jalapeños, chipotle, or more red pepper flakes.Freeze portions for easy meal prep—lasts up to 3 months frozen.Great with toppings like cheese, sour cream, avocado, or tortilla chips.

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