Description
A hearty, flavorful one-pot turkey chili made with lean ground turkey, beans, and bold spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or feeding a crowd with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and bell pepper, cooking for another 2–3 minutes.
- Push veggies to the side and add ground turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, black beans, and kidney beans. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optional: add a splash of lime juice before serving.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- Let the chili rest off the heat for 10 minutes to thicken naturally.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing chili powder.
- Great for meal prep and freezing for later use.