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️ The Easiest Turkey Chili You'll Ever Make! Turkey chili: enjoy this flavorful and simple recipe for a hearty meal. Packed with lean ground turkey and fire-roa

The Easiest Turkey Chili You'll Ever Make!

Turkey chili: enjoy this flavorful and simple recipe for a hearty meal. Packed with lean ground turkey and fire-roasted tomatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded then chopped)
  • 1 shallot or small yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1-2 jalapenos (seeded then minced)
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (pressed or minced)
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 15 oz can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

Method
 

  1. Combine the ingredients for the homemade Turkey Chili Seasoning in a small bowl then set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper, shallots or onion, and jalapenos then season with salt and pepper and saute until the vegetables are tender, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic then saute for 1 minute.
  3. Add the ground turkey then season with additional salt and pepper. Saute until the turkey is cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
  4. Add the black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, broth, and Chili Seasoning then stir to combine.
  5. Turn the heat up slightly to bring the chili to a simmer then place a lid on top, turn the heat down to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  6. Scoop the Turkey Chili into bowls then serve with optional toppings.

Notes

- For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for an extra 5-10 minutes after the initial 20 minutes.
- Cook ground turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it's fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Store leftover turkey chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.