Turkey Chili
This flavorful turkey chili features ground turkey, colorful beans and vegetables, and plenty of herbs and spices to keep you full and happy!
Servings: 6 (1.3 cups each)
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.44
- 1 lb. ground turkey* $4.49
- 1 yellow onion $0.70
- 4 cloves garlic $0.16
- 1 poblano pepper** $0.75
- 1 15oz. can black beans, drained*** $0.94
- 1 15oz. can kidney beans, drained $0.94
- 1 15oz. can pinto beans, drained $0.94
- 1 cup frozen corn $0.47
- 1 15oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes $1.30
- 1 6oz. can tomato paste $0.94
- 1 Tbsp chili powder $0.30
- 1 tsp ground cumin $0.10
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano $0.05
- 1/2 tsp onion powder $0.05
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
- 3/4 tsp salt $0.05
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper $0.02
- 2 cups water $0.00
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and ground turkey to a large pot and cook over medium heat until the turkey is cooked through. Break the ground turkey up into pieces as it cooks.
- While the turkey is cooking, dice the onion and poblano pepper, and mince the garlic. Add the onion, poblano, and garlic to the pot and continue to sauté for a few minutes more, or until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the canned beans (drained), frozen corn (no need to thaw), diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and water. Stir to combine.
- Place a lid on the pot and allow the chili to come up to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 30 minutes (or longer, if preferred), stirring occasionally. After 30 minutes, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then serve.
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Notes
*Opt for dark meat turkey or ground turkey with at least a little fat. Extra-lean ground turkey breast can get a little dry and tough when simmered in chili.
**A diced poblano pepper and some frozen corn kernels add a lot of flavor and color to this chili, making it extra festive. Poblanos can be spicy, though, so if you need a mild heat, skip the pepper or substitute with a green bell pepper.
***The beans are very flexible, so if you only want black beans or kidney beans, you can certainly substitute them to fit your needs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.3cups | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 1138mg | Fiber: 13g