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Healthy Turkey Chili for Game Day

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This healthy turkey chili for game day is packed with protein, loaded with vegetables, and comes together in about 30 minutes. No complicated steps, no fancy ingredients, just honest, good food that tastes like it simmered all day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 411g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 411g) crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (240ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, sliced jalapeños, diced avocado, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prep your vegetables: Dice the onion and green bell pepper into small, uniform pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
  2. Combine everything in the pot: Add the ground turkey, diced onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, both cans of tomatoes (undrained), drained and rinsed beans, chicken broth, and all the spices to a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.
  3. Bring to a boil: Place the pot over medium-high heat. Stir everything together until the spices are evenly distributed and the turkey starts to break up into smaller pieces. Bring the chili to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot with a lid slightly ajar and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it looks too thick, add a splash of broth or water.
  5. Adjust seasoning: After 20 minutes, taste the chili and adjust salt, cumin, or smoked paprika as needed.
  6. Rest before serving: Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle and chili to thicken.
  7. Serve with toppings: Ladle the chili into bowls and let everyone customize their own with desired toppings.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, skip the turkey and add an extra can of beans plus a cup of frozen corn. For extra spice, double the cayenne and add a diced jalapeño. This chili is even better the next day as flavors deepen overnight. To freeze, cool completely and store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.

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