A hearty chili with lean turkey, beans, tomatoes, and warming spices—a lighter take on classic comfort food.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
→ Beans & Tomatoes
06 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with juices
09 - 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
→ Liquids
10 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 2 tbsp chili powder
12 - 1 tsp ground cumin
13 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
15 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
16 - 1 1/2 tsp salt
17 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
18 - Chopped fresh cilantro
19 - Sliced green onions
20 - Shredded cheese
21 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt
22 - Lime wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and chopped jalapeño; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
04 - Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly coat turkey and vegetables.
05 - Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
06 - Pour in diced tomatoes with juices, drained beans, and chicken broth. Stir to combine thoroughly.
07 - Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or spices.
09 - Serve hot, topped with your choice of optional garnishes.
