Description
Turkey Chili is the ultimate comfort food, ideal for chilly nights or lively gatherings. This healthy dish features lean ground turkey, hearty beans, and sweet corn, delivering a flavorful and protein-packed meal that everyone will love. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or as a crowd-pleaser on game day, this chili can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. With its customizable spice levels and toppings, you can easily tailor it to your taste. Whip up this satisfying recipe in under an hour for a quick weeknight meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turkey; break apart with a spoon and cook until browned.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano; cook for about 20 seconds to toast spices.
- Combine diced tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans, and corn; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; let simmer for 30–45 minutes until thickened and flavors meld together.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like shredded cheese or avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg