Description
Turkey chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings. This hearty dish combines lean ground turkey with colorful vegetables, zesty spices, and rich tomatoes, delivering warmth in every bowl. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a deliciously nutritious option that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 8 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in chili powder and cumin; mix well and let the spices cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juices) and drained black beans. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups / 360g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg