Easy Turkey Chili

High protein + low fat Turkey Chili is easy to make and packed with craveable flavor. Make a batch on the weekend to reheat for healthy, easy lunches all week long

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword dairy free, gluten free, low fat

Method saute, Simmer

Servings

Calories 217kcal

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper seeded then chopped
1 shallot or small yellow onion chopped
1 - 2 jalapenos seeded then minced
salt and pepper
3 cloves garlic pressed or minced
1 lb ground turkey see notes
15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
15 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
15 oz can tomato sauce
4 oz can diced green chiles
1/2 cup chicken broth
Toppings: shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, diced avocados, fresh or pickled jalapenos, chopped cilantro, sour cream, chopped green onions, minced red or white onions, red or green hot sauce

For the Turkey Chili Seasoning:

2 Tablespoons chili powder hot or mild
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Combine the ingredients for the homemade Turkey Chili Seasoning in a small bowl then set aside.
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper, shallots or onion, and jalapenos then season with salt and pepper and saute until the vegetables are tender, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic then saute for 1 minute.
Add the ground turkey then season with additional salt and pepper. Saute until the turkey is cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Add the black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, broth, and Chili Seasoning then stir to combine. Turn the heat up slightly to bring the chili to a simmer then place a lid on top, turn the heat down to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Scoop the Turkey Chili into bowls then serve with optional toppings.

Notes

You can use ground turkey breast, or ground turkey — ground turkey will give you a more tender textured meat. Estimated nutritional information is for ground turkey breast.

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