Description
Warm up your evenings with this comforting turkey chili, a hearty blend of spices, lean turkey, and colorful beans that promises satisfaction in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and green)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic along with chili powder and cumin; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground turkey, cooking until browned while breaking it apart (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with juice) and drained beans. Stir everything together.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional spices before serving.
Notes
- For added depth, consider incorporating a pinch of cocoa powder.
- This chili is versatile; swap ground turkey for chicken or add your favorite beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg