Description
Warm up your evenings with this Simple Turkey Chili, a delightful blend of lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and bold spices simmered to perfection. This cozy dish is perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights, promising rich flavors and comforting warmth in every bowl. Serve it with cornbread or tortilla chips for a satisfying meal that invites everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; let cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Mix in canned tomatoes (with juice) and kidney beans; combine well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the chili and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg