Description
Spicy and hearty, our award-winning turkey chili recipe delivers comfort in every savory spoonful. Packed with robust flavors and lean protein, this chili promises a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground turkey
Beans:
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can black beans, drained, rinsed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (7 ounces/198 grams) can diced green chiles
Tomato Base:
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can diced tomatoes
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1–2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- sliced green onion
Instructions
- Sauté ground turkey in a large pot over medium heat (375°F) until it turns golden brown and loses its pink color, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and diced onions to the browned turkey, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and green chiles, stirring to combine with the meat mixture.
- Incorporate kidney beans and black beans into the pot, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and brown sugar over the mixture, stirring to ensure all ingredients are well-seasoned.
- Increase heat to bring the chili to a robust boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the chili to simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and help flavors meld together.
- Remove from heat and let the chili rest for 5 minutes to further develop its rich, complex taste.
- Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream, sprinkle of shredded cheese, and a scattering of sliced green onions.
Notes
- Ensure turkey is fully cooked and crumbled to avoid large chunks, which can make the chili texture uneven.
- Brown sugar helps balance the acidity of tomatoes and adds a subtle depth to the overall flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check that all canned ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Swap ground turkey with plant-based crumbles to create a vegetarian alternative without compromising taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg