Campfire Turkey Chili

Name: Campfire Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey (lean); 1 yellow onion (diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained); 15 ounce kidney beans (rinsed, drained); 15 ounce black beans (rinsed, drained); 1.5 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 8.5 ounce cornbread mix; 1 cup mixed greens; 2 tablespoon vinaigrette dressing

A hearty, flavorful chili packed with lean ground turkey, beans, and warm spices, simmered for a rich taste that evokes cozy outdoor cooking. Served with quick cornbread and a simple green salad.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.79/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey (lean)
1 yellow onion (diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained)
15 ounce kidney beans (rinsed, drained)
15 ounce black beans (rinsed, drained)
1.5 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
8.5 ounce cornbread mix
1 cup mixed greens
2 tablespoon vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced yellow onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chicken broth, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
While the chili simmers, prepare the cornbread according to package directions. You can also prepare a simple green salad by tossing the mixed greens with vinaigrette dressing.
Taste the chili and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with cornbread and a side salad.

Notes

For extra convenience, use pre-chopped onion from the grocery store. This chili also freezes well for future meals.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 520
Protein: 42.5 g
Carbohydrates: 58.7 g
Fat: 15.3 g
Fiber: 15.8 g
Sodium: 1350 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Sugar: 10.5 g
Cholesterol: 78 mg