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The Best Turkey Chili
A traditional chili recipe that substitutes ground turkey for ground beef!
Prep Time
5
mins
Cook Time
25
mins
Total Time
30
mins
Course:
Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Best Chili, Classic Chili, Grandma Approved, Homemade Chili, Turkey Chili
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
271
kcal
Ingredients
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
Yellow Onion
diced
1
lb
Ground Turkey
Lean, 93%
2 1/2
tbsp
Chili Powder
2
tbsp
Ground Cumin
2
tbsp
Granulated Sugar
2
tbsp
Tomato Paste
1
tbsp
Garlic Powder
1 1/2
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
1 1/2
cups
Beef Broth
15
oz
Petite Diced Tomatoes
canned
16
oz
Red Kidney Beans
drained & rinsed
8
oz
Tomato Sauce
canned
Optional Toppings:
chopped green onion
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
saltines or oyster crackers
Instructions
Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat for two minutes. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the ground turkey to the pot and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 7 minutes, until thoroughly cooked, stirring occasionally.
Add the chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Add the broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), drained beans, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
Bring the pot to a low boil. Then reduced the heat to low or medium-low, to simmer the uncovered pot, for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Remove the pot from heat and let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes