Description
A hearty and flavorful turkey chili simmered with beans, tomatoes, and warming spices. This comforting dish is perfect for a filling meal with customizable toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 1 red bell pepper
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
- Cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, cheese, scallions (for serving)
Instructions
- Roughly chop the onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Pulse in a food processor until finely chopped, or chop by hand.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables, chili powder, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Add about 1 1/4 pounds of the ground turkey. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for about 1 hour, until thickened.
- Form the remaining 3/4 pound turkey into small teaspoon-sized pieces and stir into the chili.
- Continue simmering for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is tender and the chili has thickened. Add extra broth if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes and cayenne.
- This chili tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Use ground chicken as a substitute for turkey if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
