Ground Turkey Chili
This Ground Turkey Chili is a simple one-pot dinner made with pantry staples, lean ground turkey, and bold chili flavor that comes together easily on the stovetop.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup green pepper, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 28 ounces tomato sauce
- ¼ cup chili seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
- Stir in onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Add black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like green onions, shredded cheese, diced avocado, or sour cream.
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Notes
- Simmer Uncovered for Thickness: Keeping the chili uncovered as it simmers allows excess liquid to evaporate, resulting in a thicker, more spoonable texture without adding flour or cornstarch.
- Adjust Seasoning at the End: Chili seasoning blends vary in salt and spice, so always taste the chili after simmering and adjust as needed before serving.
- Prevent Dry Turkey: Avoid overcooking the ground turkey in the first step. Once it is no longer pink and lightly browned, move on to the next step so it stays tender.
- Make It Ahead: This turkey chili tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to develop, making it a great option for meal prep.
- Serving Tip: Set out toppings like green onions, shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado so everyone can customize their bowl.
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