Simple Turkey Chili

Red dutch oven with ground turkey chili topped with red onion, green onion and cilantro with wooden spoon sitting in pot.

5 from 2 votes

This quick and Simple Turkey Chili is made stovetop and in just 30 minutes! Full of peppers, beans, spices and one unique ingredient to really bring out the richness of flavor. An easy recipe to prepare for cozy cold night dinners!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 440kcal

Author: Lorie Yarro

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 red bell pepper diced
1 green pepper diced
Onion diced
2 cans tomatoes (14.5 oz.)
2 cans tomato sauce (15 oz.)
2 cans kidney beans (15.25 oz.)
1 can pinto beans (15.25 oz.)
3 T chili powder
1 T cumin
2 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
3 - 4 teaspoon cocoa
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
Crushed red pepper to taste
olive oil

Instructions

Heat a large pot to medium high. When hot, add 1 T olive oil. Add in peppers and onion and cook for several minutes or until the onions start to become translucent. Push veggies to the side of the pot. Add another drizzle of olive oil and add in ground turkey. Cook the turkey until browned. (about 5-7 minutes give or take)
When turkey is cooked, turn heat to medium low. Add in tomatoes (drain extra liquid before adding), tomato sauce, and beans (drained and rinsed) and stir to combine. Add in spices and stir. Cover and allow to cook for about 10 minutes stirring several times throughout.
Turn to simmer until ready to serve!
Enjoy with your favorite toppings and freeze or refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

You can use beef or chicken if preferred. I know this is technically a turkey chili, but by all means, it will still taste great with another ground meat such as beef, bison or even chicken. Cater the recipe to what you have in the house and need to use up!
Some time saving tips: If you are a big meal prepper, you can chop all the veggies ahead of time for an even easier chili making experience or buy pre-chopped veggies at the grocery. Frozen veggies can work as well.
Storage tips: After cooking this and any chili really, I put it into individual freezer safe containers so that I can grab single servings on the go or at night when I am too exhausted to cook. You can store in any freezer safe container. The turkey chili will freeze well for up to 3 months. You can store it in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days.

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