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Easy turkey chili with beans, tomatoes, avocado, and Greek yogurt

Easy Turkey Chili

This easy turkey chili is a high-protein, one-pot comfort meal made with lean ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, chili spices, and simple toppings for a filling dinner or meal prep recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Greek yogurt
  • avocado slices
  • chopped cilantro
  • shredded cheese
  • green onions
  • lime wedges

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven or large pot
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 can opener

Method
 

  1. Main Ingredients:
  2. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  3. 1 medium onion, diced
  4. 1 bell pepper, diced
  5. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  6. 1 pound lean ground turkey
  7. 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  8. 1 can diced tomatoes
  9. 1 can crushed tomatoes
  10. 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  11. 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  12. 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  13. 2 tablespoons chili powder
  14. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  15. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  16. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  17. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  18. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  19. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  20. Optional Toppings:
  21. Greek yogurt
  22. avocado slices
  23. chopped cilantro
  24. shredded cheese
  25. green onions
  26. lime wedges

Notes

Storage:
Store leftover turkey chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
Reheating:
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat or microwave in short intervals until hot. Add a splash of broth or water if the chili thickens too much.
Freezing:
Freeze cooled chili in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Recipe Notes:
Let the chili simmer long enough to thicken and develop flavor. If you want a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes. If you want it looser, add a small splash of broth.
Protein Note:
Protein will vary depending on the ground turkey, beans, toppings, and serving size used.