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Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe with Lean Meat and Veggies

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A quick and easy healthy turkey chili packed with lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and bold spices. Perfect for weight loss and comforting weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey (93% lean preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheese, Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, bell peppers, carrots, and celery into roughly ½-inch pieces. Mince the garlic cloves and drain and rinse the black beans. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Place your pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and let it warm up until shimmering but not smoking, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion turns translucent — approximately 6-8 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Push the veggie mixture to the sides and add the ground turkey in the center. Break it up with your spoon and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Mix everything together once the turkey is browned evenly.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor. Then add the diced tomatoes with their juices and 1 cup broth. Stir to combine.
  7. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in the rinsed black beans and cook for another 5 minutes just to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If chili is too thick, add a splash more broth or water to loosen. If too thin, simmer a few minutes longer uncovered. For best flavor, let chili rest 5 minutes before serving. Rinse canned beans to avoid excess salt and grainy texture. Turkey can dry out if overcooked; brown properly in batches if needed. Garnishes like Greek yogurt, avocado, or shredded cheese add creaminess.

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