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A steaming bowl of Healthy Turkey Chili topped with avocado and cheese

Healthy Turkey Chili

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the pot and cook, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains (approximately 7-8 minutes).
  3. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the turkey; sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
  4. Incorporate the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 60 seconds until the spices become fragrant.
  5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, rinsed kidney beans, black beans, and chicken broth.
  6. Bring the mixture to a steady boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
  7. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to integrate flavors and prevent bottom scorching.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.