Best Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Best Turkey Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Nonstick Cooking Spray (for coating pot); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 lb ground turkey; Chopped Tomatoes (Not used in recipe); Yellow Bell Peppers (Not used in recipe); 2 jalapenos, seeded or unseeded; Dry Red Wine (Not used in recipe); Fresh Parsley (Not used in recipe); 1 tablespoon chili powder; Sugar (Not used in recipe); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon celery seed (optional); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Ground Cloves (Not used in recipe); 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon sour cream, per serving (optional); 1 tablespoon minced scallions, per serving (optional); 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional alternative to nonstick spray); 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel); 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Craving a chili that packs a punch without the guilt? Our Best Turkey Chili delivers! This deliciously spicy, lower-fat recipe is quick, easy, and customizable to your heat preference. Skip the celery for a smoother texture, or leave it in for added heartiness. Spice things up by leaving the jalapeño seeds in for an extra fiery kick! Perfect for a weeknight meal or game day gathering.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 326.5 kcal

Protein 43g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Turkey Chili

Nonstick Cooking Spray (for coating pot)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 lb ground turkey
Chopped Tomatoes (Not used in recipe)
Yellow Bell Peppers (Not used in recipe)
2 jalapenos, seeded or unseeded
Dry Red Wine (Not used in recipe)
Fresh Parsley (Not used in recipe)
1 tablespoon chili powder
Sugar (Not used in recipe)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Ground Cloves (Not used in recipe)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon sour cream, per serving (optional)
1 tablespoon minced scallions, per serving (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional alternative to nonstick spray)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

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How to Make Best Turkey Chili

Coat a heavy pot or Dutch oven with nonstick spray. Sauté 2 cloves minced garlic for 1 minute over medium-high heat.
Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté for 4 more minutes, stirring frequently.
Add 1 lb ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring to break up any lumps.
Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat), 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 jalapeños, seeded or unseeded (adjust to your spice preference), and 1 teaspoon celery seed (optional, omit if adding celery). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed, and 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Ladle chili into bowls. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon minced scallions. Serve hot!