Easy Turkey Chili
Turkey chili from-scratch doesn’t have to take hours to make. This easy turkey chili recipe is on the table in less than an hour, is made with lean ground turkey, veggies, beans and spices, and of course, doesn’t compromise on flavor!
Servings: 5 servings
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
- In a large pot, add the ground turkey (no oil needed). Toss and crumble the turkey over medium heat until completely cooked.
- Add the peppers, onions, garlic, and olive oil to the turkey. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until warm.
- Add chicken broth, black beans, petite diced tomatoes with juices, chili powder, chipotle powder, salt, and cayenne if desired. Stir well.
- In a small bowl, mix together water and masa flour. Add masa flour slurry to the pot. Mix well.
- 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)!
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Notes
- Chili powder varies in spiciness (it’s a blend of all the traditional spices found in chili). I like McCormick because it’s flavorful with mild heat. This is not an ad.
- Chipotle powder is usually a bit spicy. For a no-heat alternative, use smoked paprika.
- You can use vegetable broth if preferred. I use low-sodium chicken broth.
- Can’t find ground turkey? Use ground chicken instead!
- Can’t find masa flour (AKA masa harina)? You can skip this step. Masa flour adds a touch of creaminess and complexity which is highly recommended. Masa flour tastes like ground corn tortillas and can usually be found in the baking aisle or with other Mexican foods.
- Turkey chili is just as good or better as leftovers!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 859mg | Potassium: 1481mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6552IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 9mg