Cozy Up with a Bowl of Easy Turkey Chili
As the weather starts to cool down, there’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of chili to satisfy your cravings. And with the holidays just around the corner, you’ll want to have a few easy and delicious recipes up your sleeve to serve to your loved ones. That’s why we’re excited to share our Easy Turkey Chili recipe with you!
This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch, and it’s incredibly easy to make. The best part? It’s packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, making it a nutritious and satisfying option for the whole family.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (16 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and crushed tortilla chips
How to Make It:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground turkey over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder and cumin. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the chili cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded together and the turkey is tender.
- Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chili hot, topped with your favorite toppings, if desired.
Tips and Variations:
- To make this recipe even easier, use pre-cooked ground turkey or a store-bought chili mix.
- Add some heat to your chili by using hot sauce or diced jalapenos.
- Make it a vegetarian chili by substituting the ground turkey with black beans or textured vegetable protein.
- Freeze the chili for up to 3 months and reheat it when you need a quick meal.
Conclusion:
This Easy Turkey Chili recipe is a game-changer for anyone looking for a delicious, easy, and nutritious meal. With its rich, flavorful broth and tender turkey, it’s sure to become a family favorite. So go ahead, grab a spoon, and dig in – your taste buds (and your belly) will thank you!
Easy Turkey Chili
# [Video and Full Recipe](https://tastefullygrace.com/turkey-chili/)
**Ingredients**
* 2 pounds ground turkey however lean you’d like
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 2 medium bell peppers I like red and green
* 1 large sweet onion chopped
* 2 garlic cloves minced
* 1 can black beans (15.5 ounces) drained and rinsed
* 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
* ⅓ cup water
* ¼ cup masa flour also called masa harina
* ⅓ cup chili powder I love McCormick’s (this is not an ad)
* ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
* 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
* Salt to taste
* Cayenne pepper optional for heat
**Instructions**
1. In a large pot, add the ground turkey (no oil needed). Toss and crumble the turkey over medium heat until completely cooked.
2. Add the peppers, onions, garlic, and olive oil to the turkey. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until warm.
3. Add chicken broth, black beans, petite diced tomatoes with juices, chili powder, chipotle powder, salt, and cayenne if desired. Stir well.
4. In a small bowl, mix together water and masa flour. Add masa flour slurry to the pot. Mix well.
5. Cover pot, and bring to a simmer (medium-low heat). Let simmer for at least 20 minutes before serving with toppings of choice (ideas in post above)!
looks very good!
It looks delicious! I’ll have to make it sometime.
I’ve made chili at home many times, but usually without a recipe.
wow this looks so good. perfect for meal prep 🙂
This looks so good.
I will cook this
This looks great!
I’ll be the a-hole here. This looks like an uninspired, boring, bland chili recipe. I mean, go on with yourself if you like it. But honestly, there’s nothing here that’s not on a recipe that’s on a mass market chili packet. I’m like 90% sure this is a bot given how generic the recipe is.