Turkey Chili Recipe

Large pot filled with simmering turkey chili with kidney and pinto beans and garnished with chopped green onions.

5 from 3 votes

This healthy Turkey Chili Recipe is filled with fiber-rich beans and lean ground turkey! It reheats and freezes beautifully, so don't be shy with leftovers. It's delicious as is or with add-ins such as sweet corn, diced bell pepper, or crisp bacon.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Stew

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chili Recipe, Ground Turkey Chili, Healthy Chili Recipe, Turkey Chili Recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 white onion diced
1 pound ground turkey
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (20-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

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Instructions

Stovetop Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart into small crumbles, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to incorporate with the beef mixture. Then add the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, and sugar. Mix well.
Increase the heat to high and bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
Serve with all your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and avocado.

Slow Cooker Instructions

Per the instructions above, soften the onions and brown the ground turkey in a large skillet. Add the garlic in the last 30 seconds or so, then transfer the ground turkey mixture to a large 7-quart slow cooker.
Stir in the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
Cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours. The longer cooking time on low heat allows the flavors to meld together for the best flavor.

Notes

You can purchase ground turkey breast (99/1) or ground turkey thigh (93/7). Both options work great with this recipe.
Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and keep stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Turkey chili may be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

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