Homestyle Turkey Chili

Name: Homestyle Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pound ground turkey (93% lean); 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained); 1 can pinto beans (rinsed and drained); 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground, to taste); 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for serving); 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (for serving); 2 ounce whole grain corn chips (for serving)

A thick and hearty chili made with lean ground turkey, an abundance of beans, and a rich, smoky tomato-based sauce, slow-cooked to perfection.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 6 hr
Total: 6 hr 15 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.15/serving

Dietary

High-Protein
High-Fiber
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Halal
Low-Saturated-Fat

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
0.5 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
0.5 cup Greek yogurt (for serving)
2 ounce whole grain corn chips (for serving)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat and transfer the turkey to a 6-quart slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and chopped red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften. Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker with the turkey.
To the slow cooker, add the crushed tomatoes, rinsed kidney beans, rinsed pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and chicken broth.
Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chili is rich and flavors are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve with optional shredded cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, or whole grain corn chips.

Notes

For a thicker chili, you can mash a portion of the beans against the side of the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking. If serving with chips, consider a whole-grain variety for added fiber.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 467
Protein: 38.2 g
Carbohydrates: 43.8 g
Fat: 13.7 g
Fiber: 10.6 g
Sodium: 1769 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
Sugar: 15.9 g
Cholesterol: 108 mg