High-Protein Turkey Chili
High-protein turkey chili is a hearty one-pot dinner with lean ground turkey, beans, tomatoes and warm spices for an easy meal-prep staple.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lb lean ground turkey 680 g
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 can / 15 oz / 425 g black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can / 15 oz / 425 g kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can / 28 oz / 795 g crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 240 ml
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until no longer pink.
- Add onion and bell pepper and cook until beginning to soften.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano for 30 seconds.
- Add beans, crushed tomatoes and broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check the turkey is fully cooked to at least 165°F / 74°C, adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.