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A bowl of healthy turkey chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and jalapeños, served with cornbread.

Healthy Turkey Chili

A hearty and nutritious chili packed with lean turkey and flavorful spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oil and aromatics
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 tsp garlic minced
Main ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 28 ounce fire roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounce kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce pinto beans rinsed and drained
Toppings
  • sour cream
  • jalapenos sliced
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions and garlic; cook 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add ground turkey; cook until browned, 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in spices, tomato paste, broth, tomatoes, and beans. Bring to boil, then simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Serve with your favorite toppings for added flavor.