Turkey chili with chunky vegetables, tomatoes with spicy chiles and beans. Loads of flavor in this hearty chili, lightened up a bit with ground turkey.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword turkey bean chili, turkey chili
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 40minutes
Total Time 50minutes
Servings 8servings
Calories 292kcal
Author Kelly Wildenhaus ~ the hungry bluebird
Ingredients
1tablespoon olive oil
2poundsground turkey (white and dark meat mix)
2cupsyellow onion, coarsely chopped
2tablespoonsgarlic, finely chopped
1sweet red bell pepper, cored, deveined and coarsely chopped
1cupcelery, large dice
1tablespoondried oregano, crushed to release flavor
2bay leaves
3tablespoonschili powder
2teaspoonsground cumin
1(14½-oz.)can fire roasted tomatoes, diced
1(10-oz.)can fire roasted (or regular) diced tomatoes and green chilis(like Rotel)
1(10-oz.)can diced tomatoes with habaneros(like Rotel spicy)
1½cupschicken broth/stock, preferably homemade
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2(15-oz.)cans of red kidney beans, drained
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, hot sauce and lime wedges
Instructions
In a large heavy dutch oven, heat oil until shimmering. Blot turkey dry with paper towels, add to pot. Do not move and let lightly brown for a couple minutes. Turn meat in chunks, continue to brown a few more minutes. Then start breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, and brown, about 7 or 8 minutes.
Add onions, garlic, red pepper, celery, oregano, bay leaves, chili powder and cumin. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced tomatoes and tomatoes with chilis, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring up to a boil and then turn down to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the drained beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 10 minutes. Taste for salt, serve in bowls with toppings on the side.
Notes
Don't use all white meat turkey, it will be too dry and lack flavor. Use a mix of light and dark.
You can use whatever diced tomatoes combination you like, including just regular diced tomatoes. Use 3 cups diced tomatoes and 2 cups of chicken broth, as a guide to the amount.
Try swapping out the beans with sweet potatoes. Just peel and dice 2 sweet potatoes and add with the tomatoes. Simmer 25 minutes or longer until tender.