Healthy Turkey Chili
This Healthy Turkey Chili is a delicious, protein-packed meal that combines ground turkey, hearty beans, and a blend of spices for a flavorful dinner. Perfect for chilly nights or meal prepping, this dish is not only nutritious but also easy to make and enjoy with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 28 oz can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turkey, cooking until fully browned and crumbled (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Mix well.
- Pour in beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and all the beans. Scrape the bottom of the pot to incorporate any browned bits.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring often. Adjust thickness with water if needed. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 317
- Sugar: 4.8g
- Sodium: 888mg
- Fat: 10.1g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8.4g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31.9g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27.8g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
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