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Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe


Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Mexican Inspired
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 Servings
Close up of a black bowl filled with turkey chili and topped with cheddar cheese and sour cream.

This easy Turkey Chili comes together in just 1 hour with lean ground turkey, beans, and veggies, and a SECRET INGREDIENT that enhances the flavors in this delicious dish that's perfect for dinner and game days.

Ingredients  

Chili

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapeno pepper minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 14 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
  • 14 ounces dark red kidney beans thoroughly rinsed
  • tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 ounce bittersweet baking chocolate or 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

  • sour cream
  • cheddar cheese
  • green onions

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add the 1 tablespoon olive oil, diced 1 small yellow onion, and 1 red bell pepper and simmer on medium-low heat until the onions start becoming translucent and the pepper are soft.
  • Add the 2 garlic cloves (minced) and 1 jalapeno pepper (if using) and cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.
  • Increase heat to medium and add 1 lb ground turkey and cook until browned.
  • Add 1 cup chicken stock, 14 ounces diced tomatoes, 14 ounces tomato sauce, and 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar and stir together.
  • Add in 14 ounces dark red kidney beans, 1½ tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper, 1 ounce bittersweet baking chocolate, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, and stir together.
  • Simmer over medium heat for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Chili will be watery at first but will thicken up.
  • Turn off heat after the 40 minutes has passed and let rest on the stove for another 10 minutes. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  • Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions and any other desired toppings.

Notes

  • Keep it dairy free by leaving off the cheese and sour cream.
  • Adapted from Weight Watcher's Hearty Turkey Chili.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 1046mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2478IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 5mg

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