Simple Turkey Chili 🦃🌶️
A warm, comforting bowl of lean chili packed with bold flavor
Description
This Simple Turkey Chili is the perfect go-to meal when you want something hearty, wholesome, and easy to make. Made with lean ground turkey, tender beans, tomatoes, and classic chili spices, it delivers all the cozy comfort of traditional chili with a lighter twist.
It’s a one-pot wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd—simple ingredients, big flavor, and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound ground turkey
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1½ cups chicken broth
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon oregano
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for heat
Directions
1️⃣ Sauté the Base
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and bell pepper and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
2️⃣ Brown the Turkey
Add ground turkey to the pot. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3️⃣ Build the Chili
Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
Add diced tomatoes, beans, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
4️⃣ Simmer
Bring chili to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and flavorful.
5️⃣ Taste & Serve
Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.