Description
Whip up a hearty and flavorful Easy Turkey Chili in just 30 minutes, making it the ideal dish for busy weeknights or any casual gathering. This recipe features lean ground turkey combined with robust spices, tomatoes, and beans for a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and delicious. Plus, it’s simple enough to customize with your favorite toppings, ensuring every bowl is perfect for you. Whether you enjoy it solo or paired with rice or cornbread, this chili promises to be a family favorite that’s easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans (drained)
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies (with juices)
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add drained kidney beans and diced tomatoes with their juices along with water or chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low; partially cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg