Healthy Turkey Chili
When cozy season hits, my Healthy Turkey Chili is on repeat! Each bowl packs 49 grams of protein and is filled with wholesome, antioxidant-rich ingredients that make you feel as good as it tastes.
Servings: 3 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil any neutral oil
- 450 grams ground turkey any ground meat of choice
- 1 onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder any variety of chili powder will work
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup tomato sauce plain
- 4 cups bone broth or unsalted broth
- 2 15oz cans of beans I used red kidney beans and cannellini beans
- 1 cup bell peppers I used red, yellow, and orange
Optional Toppings
- cilantro or parsley to taste
- mozzarella measure with your heart
- sour cream to taste
- chopped chives taste
Instructions
- Important note: this is a great recipe to practice “mise en place,” which means you prep/chop all your ingredients before you start. I want you to be ready so you don’t scramble for ingredients as you cook.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the ground meat and, using a wooden spoon, break it into small chunks as it browns. Cook the meat for about 10 minutes, or until all the liquid has fully evaporated. Ground turkey doesn’t have any fat so you won’t see much browning. If you use ground pork or beef, cook until it has browned in color. Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the onions and garlic and stir. Add the chile powder, tomato paste, and tomato sauce one at a time and stir after adding each ingredient.
- Add the broth, and let the contents come to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, semi-cover the pot, and cook everything for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add in the beans and bell peppers. Increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for another 10 minutes. If you like a thinner chili, you can add more broth or water; if you like it thicker, you can let it boil longer, until the liquid reduces. Just be aware that the chili will thicken as it cools down.
- Be sure to taste and adjust for salt. Garnish with any of the optional toppings: cilantro, cheese, sour cream, and chives, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Swap meats: You can substitute the ground turkey with ground beef, pork or chicken.
- Plant-based alternatives: You can make a meatless version of this healthier chili recipe with tofu or plant-based ground meat. Also, swap your sour cream and cheese toppings with your favorite plant-based kinds.
- Bean combos: Try any combination of beans. I used kidney and cannellini, but you could also use black, pinto, or white beans.
- Mix-ins: Add diced tomatoes, jalapeños or green chiles, sweet corn, and a squeeze of lime for a Tex-Mex vibe.
- Toppings: Get creative with toppings and try sliced avocado, red onion, or pickled jalapeños.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1232mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2247IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
