Description
Hearty turkey chili delights taste buds with robust flavor and rich spices from Mexico. Home cooks can quickly prepare this comforting meal that satisfies hunger and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Canned and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
Spices:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a robust pot at medium temperature, gently sautéing diced onions until translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce minced garlic and briefly sizzle for 45-60 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate ground turkey, breaking into crumbly pieces and browning thoroughly until no pink remains.
- Fold in vibrant red and green bell peppers, allowing them to soften and develop slight caramelization.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, ensuring even distribution across the mixture.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and chicken broth, creating a rich, layered base.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer for 30-35 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
- Taste and recalibrate seasonings, ensuring a harmonious blend of spices and depth of flavor before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey for plant-based crumbles to create a vegetarian version that maintains the hearty texture and rich flavor profile.
- Reduce cayenne pepper for a milder chili or eliminate it completely for sensitive palates without compromising the overall taste.
- Control thickness by adjusting chicken broth quantity – less liquid creates a thicker stew-like consistency, while more broth makes a soupier chili.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach during the pepper cooking stage for additional vitamins and minerals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg