Description
Spicy and hearty, this turkey chili recipe delivers comfort in a bowl with robust flavors and lean protein. Home chefs will savor the perfect blend of ground turkey, beans, and zesty seasonings that promise a satisfying meal packed with warmth and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground turkey
Beans and Tomatoes:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a capacious cooking vessel, introducing diced onions and minced garlic, gently transforming them until translucent and aromatic.
- Incorporate ground turkey into the pot, breaking it into crumbly fragments and cooking thoroughly until no pink remains.
- Generously dust the meat with a medley of spices – chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper – ensuring each morsel is lavishly coated.
- Pour in fire-roasted diced tomatoes, creating a vibrant base, then cascade kidney and black beans into the mixture, followed by a splash of robust chicken broth.
- Escalate the temperature momentarily, allowing the concoction to reach a vigorous bubble, then immediately reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
- Let the chili leisurely develop its flavors, uncovered, for approximately 25 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent potential scorching.
- Evaluate the seasoning profile, adjusting with additional spices if desired, then ladle into warm bowls, ready to be adorned with preferred garnishes like shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, or a dollop of cool sour cream.
Notes
- Enhance the protein content by adding extra beans or lentils for a heartier texture.
- Swap ground turkey with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing chili powder and adding cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Make this chili more nutrition-packed by incorporating diced bell peppers or zucchini during the sautéing stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg