Description
A hearty, protein-packed chili using lean ground turkey and beans, suitable for stovetop or slow cooker preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned completely. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, rinsed beans, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the chili to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For best flavor, simmer for 1 hour.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste before serving.
- For slow cooker method: Brown turkey and sauté vegetables on the stovetop first. Transfer all ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, uncover the pot during the last 15 minutes of simmering.
- Serve this chili topped with plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for extra protein.
- This recipe freezes well for future quick meals. Cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 95