Description
A comforting and nourishing bowl of chili made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans, bell peppers, and a perfectly spiced tomato base. This one-pot dish is filling, cozy, and easy to prepare—perfect for meal prep, game days, or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Move vegetables to one side of the pot, add ground turkey, and brown until no longer pink (about 6–8 minutes).
5. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
6. Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with their juices, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
7. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
8. Add kidney beans and simmer for another 10–15 minutes, until thickened.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
10. Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or tortilla chips.
Notes
If using 99% lean turkey breast, add an extra tablespoon of olive oil to keep the meat moist.
To make the chili spicier, add a diced jalapeño or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
This chili freezes beautifully—make a double batch and freeze half for another weeknight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg