Turkey Chili (Hearty and YUM!)
This hearty Turkey Chili recipe is full of flavor and packed with healthy ingredients like two types of beans, ground turkey, and veggies! Each serving contains a whopping 36g protein, making it a high-protein chili.
In under an hour, you’re going to be able to dig into a big bowl of THAT 👆 I don’t want to waste your time… let’s get this chili started!
Why You Will Love This Turkey Chili Recipe
Ingredients Needed for Homemade Turkey Chili
Ingredient quantities for this recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Ground turkey (see the note below about what percentage to use)
- Red onion
- Garlic
- Red bell pepper
- Carrots
- Kidney beans
- Black beans
- Homemade Chili Seasoning
- Diced tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Chicken stock
- Olive oil
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, scallions
Turkey Chili Tip
You can use any percentage of turkey in this recipe! 🦃
85% lean ground turkey is typically the most common and most affordable option at most grocery stores. For the leanest options, choose 93% lean or even 99% lean.
How To Make Easy Healthy Turkey Chili (Quick Overview)
The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the healthy turkey chili. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- To a saute pan on medium-low heat, add olive oil. When olive oil is heated, add carrots and red onion and saute until the onion begins to turn translucent.
- Add garlic and cook until onions are translucent and the garlic is starting to brown.
- Add ground turkey and cook until the turkey is cooked through.
- Add chili seasoning and chopped bell pepper. Stir to thoroughly incorporate the chili seasoning into the mixture.
- Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken stock, and again thoroughly stir the mixture. Bring it to a low boil.
- Then, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chili reaches your desired thickness.
Serve With…
- Tortilla chips or tortilla chip dippers
- Cornbread
- Baked potato (standard or sweet)
- Grilled cheese
- Anything that makes your heart happy!
More Chili Recipes
These chili soup recipes are delicious and easy to make!
Happy chili-eating!
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Turkey Chili
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 large carrot (diced)
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 14 oz can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 14 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 serving Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix (see notes)
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- To a saute pan on medium-low heat, add olive oil. When olive oil is heated, add carrots and red onion and saute until the onion begins to turn translucent. Add garlic and cook until onions are translucent and the garlic is starting to brown.
- Add ground turkey. Stir mixture and turn heat up to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through.
- Add chili seasoning and chopped bell pepper. Stir to thoroughly incorporate the chili seasoning into the mixture.
- Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken stock, and again thoroughly stir the mixture. Bring it to a low boil.
- Then, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chili reaches your desired thickness.
- Serve as-is or with chili toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.
Notes
Nutrition Estimates (Per Serving)
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
I love the idea of having a few more vegetables in the chili and the ground turkey makes it doable for friends with red meat dietary restrictions.
I love your chili seasoning recipe! So good!
Thank you so much, Linda! I’m so happy to hear you liked the recipe. I really appreciate the review!
Using a lean protein like ground turkey in a chili recipe was amazing! This will be a normal part of my rotation of lean meat recipes.