Description
This Healthy Ground Turkey Chili is a flavorful and nutritious dish made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans, and corn. It features a perfectly balanced blend of spices, delivering a mild yet rich taste. Ideal for a wholesome weeknight dinner, this chili is hearty, protein-packed, and full of fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey (99%)
- 4 tablespoons chili powder (mild)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
- Cheese
- Avocado
- Tortilla chips
- Cilantro
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and chopped red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add 1 pound of extra lean ground turkey to the pot. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in 4 tablespoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for about 20 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the 28-ounce can of diced or crushed tomatoes and 1 1/4 cups of chicken broth. Add the drained kidney beans and sweet corn. Stir to combine.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes. Stir occasionally until thickened. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spoon the chili into bowls and garnish with cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, or sour cream.
Notes
- This chili is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can customize toppings to your preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 336
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 3.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46.7 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 31.8 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg