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A prepared weeknight ground turkey dinner in a bowl

Classic Weeknight Ground Turkey Chili

This classic ground turkey chili is perfect for a weeknight meal, packed with flavor and ready in under an hour. It's a hearty and comforting dish that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb (450g) 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) chopped
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • fresh cilantro
  • diced avocado

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes), then drain any excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper to the pot and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-8 minutes.
  3. Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  4. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 20 minutes for developed flavors.
  5. Season the chili with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the chili hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, or diced avocado.

Notes

For a spicier chili, increase the amount of cayenne pepper. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.