Description
Turkey Chili is a heartwarming, flavorful dish that brings comfort to any chilly evening. Made with lean ground turkey, vibrant beans, and zesty spices, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home, Turkey Chili is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; sauté briefly.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and chicken broth; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with sour cream or Greek yogurt on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap ground turkey for chicken or add different beans like black beans or pinto beans for variety. A squeeze of lime juice before serving adds a refreshing zing.