Description
This Simple Turkey Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. Made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans, and a blend of spices, it's easy to prepare and tastes even better the next day. Serve it with low-fat cheddar cheese, sour cream, crackers, or cornbread for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 2 cups water
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed, and mashed
Spices
- 2 tablespoons chili powder or to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika or to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin or to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients listed for the recipe to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Cook Turkey and Onion: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, stirring frequently, until evenly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add Liquids and Beans: Pour in water, then stir in crushed tomatoes, mashed kidney beans, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Season the Chili: Add chili powder, paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the chili simmer gently for about 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and chili to thicken slightly.
Notes
- Adjust chili powder and cayenne pepper to suit your personal heat preference.
- For a larger batch, add extra vegetables like celery and bell peppers.
- To use a slow cooker, brown turkey and onion as instructed, then transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or Low for 6 to 8 hours.
