Description
This Easy Turkey Chili is a quick, hearty, and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any table. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s packed with protein and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 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
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the ground turkey to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained kidney beans, Rotel tomatoes with juices, and water or chicken broth. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings like shredded cheddar, cilantro, sour cream, corn chips, scallions, or avocado.
Notes
For a spicier chili, adjust the cayenne pepper to your taste. This chili can also be made ahead of time and reheated for easy leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Easy Turkey Chili, Turkey Chili, Quick Chili Recipe, Healthy Chili, Ground Turkey Recipes