Best The Best Turkey Chili Recipes

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SERIOUSLY, THE BEST HEALTHY TURKEY CHILI



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Healthy turkey chili made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans and corn. This version is simply the BEST! Perfectly spiced and packed with plenty of protein and fiber. Can be made on the stovetop or in your slow cooker.

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Chili     Dairy Free     Dinner     Gluten Free     Lunch

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)
4 tablespoons chili powder* (I used McCormick chili powder - please read the notes section on this)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
For topping: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream

Steps:

  • Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
  • Next add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
  • Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups, Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Protein 31.8 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Sugar 9.5 g

THE BEST TURKEY CHILI



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This is just the best tasting chili. My family prefers it over beef chili. I like to put out toppings such as chopped onion, cilantro, chopped bell pepper, cheese, and sour cream and let everyone serve themselves.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup red wine
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Cook and stir the ground turkey in a large pot over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, onion, garlic, and red wine. Season with chili powder, cumin, parsley, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 2 hours. Stir the chili occasionally as it simmers. Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 561.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

TURKEY CHILI



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I've taken my mother's turkey chili recipe and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in fall and winter. -Celesta Zanger, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h50m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Optional toppings: Sour cream, cubed avocado, diced jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with celery, onion and pepper over medium-high heat until turkey is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, pasta sauce, chili beans, water and corn., Cook, covered, on high 1 hour. Reduce setting to low; cook, covered, until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Stir in kidney and pinto beans; cook, covered, on low 30 minutes longer. If desired, serve with sour cream, avocado and jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE TURKEY CHILI



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This is a very simple and hearty chili with plenty of flavor. It's even better the second day! I serve this with lowfat Cheddar cheese and lowfat sour cream. It's also delicious with crackers.

Provided by Amanda Ingraham

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion, and cook until tender.
  • Pour water into the pot. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. Season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 450.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

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