Description
Hearty turkey chili brings comfort and warmth to any mealtime, blending rich spices with lean protein. Packed with robust flavors and nutritious ingredients, this chili delivers a satisfying experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground turkey
Vegetables and Canned Goods:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) yellow onion, diced
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce/411 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (7-ounce/198 grams) can diced green chiles
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1–2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Heat a large pot and sauté ground turkey until it achieves a golden-brown color and is thoroughly cooked through.
- Incorporate minced garlic and diced onions, gently cooking until the vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and green chiles, stirring to create a rich, harmonious base for the chili.
- Add kidney beans and black beans, then sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and brown sugar, thoroughly mixing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Allow the chili to simmer gently, uncovered, for approximately 30 minutes, periodically stirring to meld the complex flavors and ensure even heating.
- Transfer the piping hot chili to serving bowls and garnish with a dollop of creamy sour cream, a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese, and a scattering of freshly sliced green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose lean ground turkey for a healthier protein option that keeps the chili light and nutritious.
- Enhance flavor depth by letting the chili simmer longer, allowing spices to meld and develop a richer taste profile.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or adding diced jalapeños for those who love extra spiciness.
- Make this recipe vegetarian-friendly by substituting ground turkey with plant-based crumbles or additional beans for protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg