Turkey Chili Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥘 Recipe Category: Poultry
🍽️ Servings: 6
Description
This Turkey Chili recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors, blending the richness of ground turkey with aromatic spices and hearty vegetables. Perfect for chilly winter nights or anytime you crave a comforting, healthy meal, this dish is a staple in many households. The addition of cumin, season salt, and chili powder elevates the taste to another level, while the versatility of serving it with cornbread or freezing it for later ensures it’s always a hit.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Ground turkey | 1 lb |
| Yellow onion | 1, chopped |
| Carrot | 1, diced |
| Garlic cloves | 3, minced |
| Red kidney beans | 1 can (15 oz) |
| Canned tomatoes | 1 can (15 oz) |
| Molasses | 2 tbsp |
| Black pepper | 1/2 tsp |
| Hot chili powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Fresh lemon juice | 2 tbsp |
| Fresh parsley | 2 tbsp, chopped |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 222
- Total Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 29.9mg
- Sodium: 152.2mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 31.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.9g
- Sugars: 7.1g
- Protein: 15.3g
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients listed above.
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Cook Turkey: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
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Add Vegetables: Incorporate chopped onion and diced carrot into the skillet. Cook while stirring constantly until the vegetables become tender, approximately 7 minutes.
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Infuse with Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, allowing the garlic to release its aroma.
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Combine Remaining Ingredients: Add the red kidney beans (undrained), canned tomatoes (with their liquid), molasses, black pepper, and hot chili powder to the skillet, stirring well to combine.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken to your desired consistency.
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Final Touch: Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley to brighten up the flavors.
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Serve: Ladle the turkey chili into bowls and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or diced avocado.
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Enjoy: Relish the heartiness and warmth of this flavorful turkey chili, either on its own or paired with a side of freshly baked cornbread for the ultimate comfort meal experience.
Whether you’re cooking for a cozy night in or meal prepping for busy days ahead, this turkey chili recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Plus, with its low cholesterol and healthy profile, you can indulge without guilt while savoring every spoonful of this satisfying dish!
