Quick Ground Turkey Chili
Turkey chili is a great lighter option for busy weeknight meals. This easy one-pot recipe is full of flavor and comes together in just a little over 30 minutes.
Servings 5 to 6 servings
Calories 398kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow or white onion diced
- 1 pound 85% lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ cup (66g) tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 14 ounces crushed or diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces pinto beans drained and rinsed*
- 15 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed*
- 1 cup chicken broth *
Toppings
- Sour cream optional
- Shredded cheese optional
- Cilantro optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add your diced onion and cook until onions just begin to turn translucent around the edges, about 5 minutes.
- To the onions, add the turkey and salt. Cook, stirring often, until turkey is browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and pepper, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic.
- Add the tomatoes (with their juices), drained beans, and broth. Bring to a low simmer and simmer the chili uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and chili has thickened.
- Taste and add additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Spoon into bowls, top with sour cream and cheese if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
*You can substitute whatever combination of canned beans you prefer here.
*The chicken broth helps to flavor the chili, but you can substitute for it with water, vegetable, or beef broth.
Storage Instructions: Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Freezing Instructions: To freeze chili, place it in a freezer bag either altogether or in individual servings. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months for best freshness. Defrost the chili overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in either the microwave or on the stove. Approximate nutritional information is for 5 servings without optional toppings.
Freezing Instructions: To freeze chili, place it in a freezer bag either altogether or in individual servings. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months for best freshness. Defrost the chili overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in either the microwave or on the stove. Approximate nutritional information is for 5 servings without optional toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal