Description
Thick and Hearty Turkey Chili is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out. Packed with flavorful ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and a medley of spices, this chili is perfect for cozy nights in or lively gatherings. Each spoonful delivers rich textures and delicious aromas, making it an irresistible dish that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this chili is not just a meal but a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 2 cups canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup kidney beans (canned, drained)
- 1 cup black beans (canned, drained)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in ground turkey, breaking it apart as it browns (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add diced bell peppers and cook for another 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in canned tomatoes along with their juice; stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in kidney beans and black beans; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to low.
- Cover pot and simmer for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Serve hot with optional sour cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg