Turkey Chili Recipe
This easy turkey chili is hearty and delicious! My recipe uses lean ground turkey and beans, perfectly seasoned for a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I almost always make this chili recipe on my stovetop, but it's super easy to make in your slow cooker, too.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 2 red bell peppers, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 ½ lb extra-lean ground turkey
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon chili flakes, or more if you like it really spicy
- 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
- 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and add the onion. Mince the peppers, celery, and garlic and add them as you finish cutting them. Once the onion starts to brown, about 7-8 minutes, add the turkey and let it cook until it is no longer pink.1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, 2 red bell peppers, 2 stalks celery, 4 cloves garlic, 1 ½ lb extra-lean ground turkey
- Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and (if using) the chili flakes. Stir the spices and break up the turkey meat into small pieces.¼ cup chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, Optional: ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- Add the tomatoes to the pot and bring the pot to a boil. Turn the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes.28 ounce can whole tomatoes
- Stir in the beans and let them warm through. Add the coconut sugar or honey then season to taste with salt and pepper.15 ounce can kidney beans, 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or honey, Salt and pepper
Notes
Tasty toppings: sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, cilantro, green onions, sliced jalapeños, corn chips.
I love to serve this with my Greek Salad Recipe or, for a special treat, some Cheesy Chili Zucchini Cornbread Muffins.
Serving: 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe, Calories: 271kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 994mg, Potassium: 1129mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 4423IU, Vitamin C: 66mg, Calcium: 125mg, Iron: 6mg