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Turkey Chili Recipe

Try this healthy turkey chili recipe your whole family will love!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings: 6 people

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 lb extra lean ground turkey or chicken
4 tbsp chili powder, or less depending on how spicy you want it
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 oz. can sweet corn rinsed and drained
for topping: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream

Method

Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
Next add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

Notes

*I’ve gotten a few comments about the chili being too spicy — I used McCormick’s Chili Powder in this recipe, which is very mild. You should not use a spicy chili powder. If you’re using something else, I would start with 2-3 tablespoons instead of 4.

To make this recipe in the slow cooker: Reduce the chicken broth to 1/2 cup and brown the turkey and onions before adding to the slow cooker. Cook it on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. This is an awesome tailgating or football party recipe!