This hearty Turkey Chili recipe is one of my favourite chili recipes. It is absolutely delicious, loaded with warm spices, vegetables and it is so nutritious! This turkey chili is perfect for game night, family gathering or a cozy winter meal!
Once the colder weather sets in, we look for meals that are comforting and satisfying. Chili is one of those dishes that we turn to, and it is one of those recipes that we can really be creative and make it our own. This particular recipe I looked at what I had in my freezer and pantry, and this is how this recipe was created. This easy one-pot meal is full of flavour and goodness, it’s hearty, satisfying and so delicious.
You can’t go wrong with a great tasting chili. Start with your chili spices, cumin and chili powder, then you decide on your proteins, vegetables and other spices and herbs you want to add. What flavours are you striving for? Your likes and dislikes, taking into consideration your family, allergies and food sensitives.
I like to make my chili’s, stews, and sauces early in the day or day before so all the flavours has a chance to release the goodness that is added, and this allows the flavours to come together to it’s fullness. If you think about those times we eat leftover spaghetti sauce or a stew and say how much more flavourful it was the next day.
INGREDIENTS & TIPS
Extra virgin olive oil: I recommend a good quality olive oil
Turkey: I choice a leaner ground turkey, mainly white meat, or a mix of dark and white is a great option
Onion: onions offer their individual sweetness, cooking it a little longer will help to release it’s sweetness
Garlic: love garlic and it’s pungent flavour
Chili powder: to apt up the spiciness to this recipe, and a must for any chili
Cumin: is rich and hearty in flavour, and goes hand in hand with chili powder
Oregano: is another hearty pungent ingredient to add. This herb is versatile and adds an earthy flavour
Seasonings: salt and pepper are must to enhance the flavours
Tomatoes: diced tomatoes for this recipe, however I have used crushed tomatoes as well, either work perfectly
Chicken broth: for added liquid and flavour, it will thicken as it cooks; vegetable broth or water can be substituted
Tomato paste: adds a rich tomato texture
Black beans and Kidney beans: were a great choice for this recipe, they are both high in protein and fiber and helps to reduce many serious health conditions, such as lowers blood pressure, aids in digestion, wards off heart disease and manages diabetes to name a few
Red Pepper: adds sweetness and colour
Toppings: many options, parsley, cilantro, herbs, scallions, avocado, cheddar cheese etc
SUGGESTIONS
Meat: if you purchase a combination of dark and white ground turkey, then when you sauté the turkey then drain any fat
Beans: when using canned beans, always drain and rinse the beans to remove the any starch or salt that has been added.
Spices: for this recipe, once the spices are added, sauté them for about one minute, this helps to release their flavours.
Vegetables: I chose red pepper and corn for their natural sweetness, however, other vegetables can be added, such as carrots to add to this chili for their own distinct flavour and sweetness, however, feel free to add other vegetables that will hold up for an hour and half of cooking time.
INSTRUCTIONS
Get all your ingredients out and ready to prepare this amazing turkey chili recipe.
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat, and add onion, garlic and red pepper. Sauté until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
Add ground turkey, break meat apart and cook until it is no longer pink. Once the meat is cooked, stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt, simmer for about 20-30 seconds.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, black and kidney beans. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer, and cook for about 35-45 minutes, until the chili starts to thicken and the flavours come together. Before serving, check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.
I suggested to cook this chili up to 45 minutes and the longer you cook it, more chances the flavours will meld and become together and it will have less liquid, so keep that in mind.
Also, chili is like a stew, the longer it sits in the fridge, the more flavourful it becomes with all rich warm spices and flavours. These flavours will meld and develop into a richer tasty chili.
STORING
Chili is one of those meals that can be easily stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. If you happen to have leftovers, store chili in a freeze-friendly container for up to 3-4 months.
MORE DELICIOUS CHILI RECIPES:
- BUTTERNUT SQUASH, TURKEY AND WHITE BEAN CHILI
- SIMPLE BEEF AND CHORIZO BEAN CHILI
- SWEET POTATO LENTIL AND BEAN CHILI
- SPICY BEEF AND BAKED BEAN CHILI
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE…IF SO, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT AND RATING. Thank you, Rose 🙂
Healthy Turkey Chili
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat, and add onion, garlic and red pepper. Sauté until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, break meat apart and cook until it is no longer pink. Once the meat is cooked, stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt, simmer for about 20-30 seconds.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, black and kidney beans. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer, and cook for about 35-45 minutes, until the chili starts to thicken and the flavours come together. Before serving, check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.
- Garnish with sour cream, avocado, scallions, parsley, or cheddar cheese Serve with biscuits, crusty bread, buns or tortilla chips.