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Turkey Chili

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🌶️ Transform simple ingredients into a hearty, satisfying meal with this turkey chili that packs bold flavors and lean protein into every spoonful
🥄 Master the perfect balance of spices and textures with this versatile recipe that works on the stove, in the slow cooker, or Instant Pot for any cooking preference

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

– 1 cup chopped yellow onion

– 1 pound (about 450g) ground turkey (preferably 93% lean)

– 4 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, balances acidity)

– 2 tablespoons chili powder (reduce to 1 tablespoon for milder flavor)

– 1 tablespoon ground cumin

– 1 teaspoon dried oregano

– ½ teaspoon salt

– ¼ teaspoon black pepper

– 3 tablespoons tomato paste

– 1 ¾ cups (about 414ml) low sodium chicken broth (or one 14.5-ounce can)

– 28-ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes (diced tomatoes may be substituted)

– 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

– 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained

– 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

– Toppings as desired (such as shredded cheese, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, cilantro, chopped onions, avocado, jalapeños, tortilla chips)

Instructions

1-Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook chopped onion for about 2 minutes until softened.

2-Add ground turkey, crumble, and cook until browned (approximately 5 minutes).

3-Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

4-Stir in brown sugar, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste; cook for about one minute to develop flavors.

5-Add chicken broth, scraping the pot bottom to loosen browned bits.

6-Add fire roasted tomatoes and the three types of beans; stir to combine.

7-Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; simmer partially covered for 1 to 2 hours, uncovering during the last 30 minutes to thicken.

8-Serve with preferred toppings.

9-Sauté onion, ground turkey, and garlic as above on the stove.

10-Turn off heat and stir in brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.

11-Add chicken broth, scraping the bottom, then transfer mixture to slow cooker.

12-Add tomatoes and beans, stir gently.

13-Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.

14-Serve with desired toppings.

15-Use the sauté function to cook onion and ground turkey; add garlic and sauté briefly.

16-Stir in brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.

17-Add chicken broth, scraping the bottom.

18-Add tomatoes and beans on top without stirring.

19-Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.

20-Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.

21-If chili is too thin, use sauté mode to simmer and thicken.

22-Serve with toppings as desired.

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Notes

🌶️ Adjust the spiciness to your preference by modifying the chili powder amount or adding cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes for extra heat
🥘 For the best flavor development, always brown the meat and sauté the aromatics before slow cooking – this step builds deeper flavor layers
⏰ This chili tastes even better the next day – make it ahead and let the flavors meld overnight in the refrigerator for maximum taste

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 459
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 834mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 18g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 79mg