Seriously, The Best Healthy Turkey Chili
Healthy turkey chili made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans and corn. This famous recipe is perfectly spiced, packed with plenty of protein and fiber, and is simply the BEST. Make it on the stovetop or in your slow cooker for an easy, delicious weeknight dinner.
Prep: 10min
Total: 55min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1.5 cups, calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Protein 31.8 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Sugar 9.5 g
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)
- 4 tablespoons chili powder* (I used McCormick chili powder – please read the notes section on this)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans 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
Instruction:
- 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.
How-To: Make The Best Turkey Chili with Meyhem Lauren
FAQ
What is the secret to perfect chili?
Tips for Making Chili, Plus a Chili Cook-Off Winning Recipe!
- #1 Brown the Meat. Before adding all of the chili ingredients together, brown the meat in your pot, in a bit of oil, to develop a fuller flavor. …
- #3 Elevate with Extra Flavor. Elevate your chili recipe by adding an extra layer of flavor. …
- #5 Opt for Dried Beans.
How do you fix bland turkey chili?
How to Give Chili a Flavor Boost
- Add something acidic. …
- Try to identify what about your chili is boring. …
- Add tomato paste. …
- Drop in some chocolate. …
- Embrace pickling liquid. …
- Stir in some molasses.
Should chili be thick or soupy?
Chili should be thick and hearty enough to be a meal on its own, but sometimes there’s just a bit more liquid than you want in the pot. While you can simply keep simmering the chili, that method risks overcooking softer ingredients like the beans, losing all your nice texture to mushy monotony.
