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Turkey Chili Recipe

Great for game day or a weeknight dinner on a chilly fall evening, this turkey chili recipe is definitely a winner. It is chock full of protein from the turkey and beans and you’ll feel good about filling up on lots of veggies.
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small zucchini or yellow squash diced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 24 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup water/broth
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • Dash of cayenne
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add ground turkey, onion, bell pepper, zucchini or yellow squash, and sauté for 7-9 minutes or until meat is cooked and no longer pink.
  • Add seasonings, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, beans, corn, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to thicken. Serve with toppings of choice.

Slow Cooker Directions

  • Follow directions for the Stovetop version through Step 1.
  • Add turkey and vegetable mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except salt and pepper) and stir to combine.
  • Cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours. Taste and add salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g