Description
A delicious and healthy turkey chili packed with flavors and nutrients.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0 teaspoons salt
- 0 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces sweet corn, rinsed and drained
- shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
- sliced avocado (for garnish)
- tortilla chips (for garnish)
- fresh jalapeños (for garnish)
- sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (for garnish)
- sliced spring onion (for garnish)
- fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for about 20 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate the tomato paste and allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- Gently stir in the rinsed kidney beans, pinto beans, and sweet corn.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Sample the chili and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with an assortment of toppings.
Notes
- This chili can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground turkey with lentils or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg