Description
A warm and delightful turkey chili that brings everyone together, perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of lean ground turkey (or substitute with ground chicken or beef)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can (15 oz) of black beans, rinsed and drained (or use kidney beans)
- 1 cup of corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder (or smoked paprika for a different twist)
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups of vegetable or chicken stock (can substitute with water plus a splash of apple cider vinegar)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey, cooking until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, and stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Taste it again. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Feel free to let it simmer longer if you have time; more time can only enhance the flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chili, turkey, easy dinner, weeknight meal, customizable, healthy