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Thick turkey chili with beans, avocado, and Greek yogurt

The Best Turkey Chili Recipe

This thick turkey chili recipe is an easy high-protein dinner made with lean ground turkey, beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and warm chilli spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Equipment Method Notes

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
 

Main Ingredients:
  1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. 1 medium onion, diced
  3. 1 red bell pepper, diced
  4. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
  6. 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  7. 2 tablespoons chilli powder
  8. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  9. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  10. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  11. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  12. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  13. 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  14. 1 can crushed tomatoes
  15. 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  16. 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  17. 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Optional Toppings:
  1. Greek yogurt or sour cream
  2. shredded cheese
  3. chopped cilantro
  4. sliced green onions
  5. avocado
  6. lime wedges
  7. jalapeño slices
Optional Protein Boosters:
  1. extra lean ground turkey
  2. extra black beans
  3. Greek yogurt topping

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 small splash of broth if the chili becomes too thick.
Freezing:
Freeze cooled turkey chili in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Meal Prep Tip:
Portion the chili into individual containers and keep fresh toppings separate until serving.
Recipe Notes:
Simmer the chili uncovered so excess liquid can evaporate and the texture becomes thick. Cooking the tomato paste and spices before adding the liquid also creates a deeper flavor.
Protein Note:
Protein will vary depending on the ground turkey, beans, toppings, and serving size used.