Ground Turkey Chili with Beans

Ground turkey chili in a bowl with avocado and jalapeno.

This delicious, healthy ground turkey chili recipe is full of flavor and is sure to be a family favorite! It's ready in a little over an hour, but only requires 30 minutes of hands-on time.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1 5

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: servings

Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
3 teaspoons kosher salt divided
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 pound ground turkey
2 cups chicken stock
14 ounces (1 can) kidney beans drained and rinsed
14 ounces (1 can) cannellini beans drained and rinsed
14 ounces (1 can) tomato sauce

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once it's hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic and allow it to cook for 30 seconds. Then add half the salt, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne. Stir and sauté for 1 minute.
Add the ground turkey to the pot and break it up with the back of a spoon. Allow it to cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned.
Add the chicken stock, kidney beans, cannellini beans, tomato sauce, and remaining salt to the pot. Increase the heat and bring it to a low boil.
Cover and allow to simmer for 30 minutes. Then, remove the lid and stir. Allow the chili to simmer for another 20 minutes until reduced.
Serve with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

Storage - Leftovers will save for up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Alternate Cooking Methods - You can make this recipe in the slow cooker, but you need to brown the onions and beef before adding everything to the slow cooker and cooking on low for 6 hours.

A Note on Spiciness - If you are making this recipe for kids or anyone who doesn't like spicy food, feel free to omit the cayenne and reduce the amount of chili powder. I find this chili lightly spicy, but some friends I've served it to found it spicier than I did.

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