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.
Last Step:
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🌶️ 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
- 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
