Description
Hearty easy turkey chili recipe warms cold winter evenings with robust southwestern flavors. Rich protein-packed meal delivers comforting spices and nutritious ingredients you’ll savor in one satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn kernels, drained
- 2 tbsps chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high heat, gently sautéing onions until they become translucent and soft.
- Introduce diced green and red bell peppers, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence.
- Sprinkle minced garlic into the vegetable mixture, stirring for 60 seconds to enhance the fragrant base.
- Incorporate ground turkey, methodically breaking down the meat with a wooden spoon until it achieves a uniform golden-brown color.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, and corn kernels, creating a robust and colorful foundation.
- Liberally season the mixture with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Stream in chicken broth, thoroughly mixing the ingredients to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Bring the chili to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, covering the pot and allowing it to meld together for 35-45 minutes.
- Just before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice over the chili, awakening its vibrant taste profile and adding a bright, citrusy finish.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey with lean ground chicken or plant-based crumbles for alternative protein options that maintain the dish’s hearty texture.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach during the simmering process for increased fiber and vitamins.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder and cumin amounts, making the recipe adaptable for sensitive palates or kids who prefer milder flavors.
- Maximize flavor development by letting the chili rest for 15-20 minutes after cooking, allowing spices to meld and intensify the overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg