Traditional Chili with Ground Turkey

A traditional style chili that can be made with ground turkey or ground beef. I have made this recipe with ground beef and ground turkey, and they both have a similar flavor. Delicious with sweet corn bread and shredded Cheddar cheese. After the initial cooking on the stove, you can easily transfer this to a slow cooker.

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 55 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, diced (Optional)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground thyme
2 cups beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir in ground turkey. Cook and stir until turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
Stir in onion, bell peppers, and jalapeños; cook and stir until onion softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Continue to cook until fragrant, about 8 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in beef broth, pinto beans, red beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a thinner chili, cover the pot when simmering.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

373	Calories
15g	Fat
40g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 373
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 56mg	19%
Sodium 1560mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 11g	39%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 26g	52%
Vitamin C 56mg	63%
Calcium 146mg	11%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 1170mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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