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The Best Turkey Chili

A traditional chili recipe that substitutes ground turkey for ground beef!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best Chili, Classic Chili, Grandma Approved, Homemade Chili, Turkey Chili
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 271kcal

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.

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