Description
Hearty Easy Turkey Chili delivers comfort in a bowl, packed with lean protein and robust spices. Warming spoonful by spoonful, this chili promises a satisfying meal that welcomes you home with its rich, bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) lean ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 jalapenos, minced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
Pantry Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 8 ounces (226 grams) tomato sauce
- 28 ounces (794 grams) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 16 ounces (454 grams) canned red kidney beans, drained
- 16 ounces (454 grams) navy beans, drained
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder
- 3 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 3 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 large lime
Instructions
- Warm the canola oil in a spacious pot over medium heat (around 350°F), gently sautéing onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, and garlic until they become tender and aromatic, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce ground turkey to the pot, breaking it into crumbly pieces and cooking until the meat turns golden brown and loses its pink color, about 8-10 minutes.
- Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans, navy beans, and sprinkle bay leaves, chipotle chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, and salt to create a robust flavor base.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer, then lower the heat and let the chili slowly develop its flavors, stirring periodically to prevent sticking, for 25-35 minutes.
- Extract the bay leaves from the chili, then enhance the dish with freshly chopped cilantro and a splash of tangy lime juice, stirring to distribute the bright, zesty notes.
- Ladle the steaming chili into serving bowls and enjoy immediately for maximum flavor and warmth.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey for plant-based crumbles to create a delicious vegetarian version of this hearty chili.
- Dial down the heat by removing jalapeno seeds or use milder green chiles for a family-friendly recipe.
- Toast whole spices before grinding to enhance the deep, rich flavor profile of the chili.
- Simmer the chili longer for more intense taste development and to help tenderize the ground turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg