Description
This hearty Turkey Chili recipe combines lean ground turkey with a blend of beans, tomatoes, and spices to create a warm, comforting meal perfect for any day. It’s simmered to perfection in a Dutch oven, making it a delicious and nutritious dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oil
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
Vegetables and Beans
- 1 medium red onion, diced (or yellow onion)
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes, with juice
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz pinto beans with their juice (or white beans with juice)
- 2 oz jar of diced jalapeños or mild green chilis (or to taste)
- 15 oz canned corn, drained (or use frozen or fresh corn kernels)
Spices and Liquids
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or water (or as needed, to thin the chili)
Instructions
- Cook Turkey: In a 5-quart pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil and sauté the ground turkey until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to break up the meat and ensure even cooking.
- Add Spices and Onion: Add the diced onion, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for another 5 minutes or until the onions are softened and translucent, mixing well to coat the turkey with the spices.
- Add Tomatoes and Beans: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans with their juice, diced jalapeños or mild green chilis, and drained corn. Stir everything together thoroughly to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer partially covered for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Toward the end of simmering, add chicken stock or water as needed to reach your preferred chili thickness, bearing in mind it thickens as it cools. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt if desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey for a healthier, lower-fat chili.
- If you prefer spicier chili, add more jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute turkey with plant-based protein and use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock.
- The chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or avocado slices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Turkey chili, ground turkey recipe, bean chili, healthy chili, easy chili recipe, stovetop chili, lean protein chili
