Easy Turkey Chili (One-Pot)
This easy turkey chili is a one-pot weeknight dinner with lean ground turkey, kidney beans, and just enough kick, ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 large sweet onion chopped
- 5 –6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups frozen roasted peppers and onions about half a bag
- 1 –2 tsp cayenne pepper use less for mild
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 –2 tbsp hot sauce to taste (Tabasco or your favorite)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- For serving: sour cream and shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 6–8 minutes. If the turkey releases a lot of liquid, cook for another minute or two until most of it evaporates.
- Add the onion, garlic, and frozen pepper-and-onion mix. Cook until softened, 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth.
- Add the kidney beans, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in hot sauce to taste. Serve hot topped with sour cream and shredded cheddar.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 19gFat: 11gSodium: 540mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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