The BEST Healthy Turkey Chili
The BEST Healthy Turkey Chili made with lean ground turkey, beans and veggies! Protein-packed, hearty, full of flavor and easy to make on the stovetop, in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 2 jalapeños diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and cook the ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess liquid and transfer the turkey to a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the same pot along with the onion, bell peppers and jalapeños. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the cooked turkey back to the pot along with the tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, kidney beans, honey, hot sauce and seasonings. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or up to an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and pile on your favorite toppings!
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8th of recipe | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 34.9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 760mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g