Ground Turkey Chili
This hearty Ground Turkey Chili is perfect for a cozy dinner or game day gathering, loaded with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Chili Ingredients
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for sautéing
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 15-oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth plus more if needed
- 1 3/4 tsp salt
Optional Toppings
- cilantro
- lime
- sour cream
- cheese
- scallions
Instructions
Preparation
- Finely chop the onions, red bell pepper, and garlic cloves.
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Season with chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Cooking
- Add half of the ground turkey to the pot and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- After an hour, add the remaining ground turkey in larger pieces and continue to simmer for another 40 minutes.
- If chili appears too thick, add more chicken broth as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls with optional toppings.
Notes
Chop vegetables uniformly for even cooking. Allow chili to simmer longer for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.