Description
A hearty and flavorful ground turkey chili packed with protein and vibrant spices. This easy-to-make recipe combines lean ground turkey with kidney beans, pinto beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes, simmered to perfection and topped with classic chili garnishes like sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 15.5 ounce can red kidney beans, undrained
- 15.5 ounce can pinto beans, undrained
- 14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
Garnishes
- Sour cream, as desired
- Shredded cheese, as desired
- Chopped parsley, as desired
Instructions
- Sauté Turkey and Onions: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the ground turkey, chopped onion, chili powder, salt, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir and cook the mixture until the onions soften and the turkey is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Add Canned Ingredients: Pour in the red kidney beans, pinto beans, fire roasted tomatoes, and tomato paste directly into the pot. Do not drain the canned beans or tomatoes, as the liquid adds flavor and body to the chili.
- Simmer the Chili: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 30-45 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken.
- Serve: Ladle the hot chili into bowls and top with your desired garnishes, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped parsley, if using. Enjoy!
Notes
- Simmering the chili longer enhances the flavors and thickens the texture.
- Drain excess grease after cooking the turkey to reduce fat content.
- Use undrained canned beans and tomatoes to maintain the chili’s rich broth.
- Feel free to add extra spices like smoked paprika or cayenne for more heat.
- Garnishes are optional but add creaminess and freshness to the final dish.
