Description
Enjoy a warm bowl of Ground Turkey Chili, featuring lean turkey, sweet potatoes, and a blend of spices. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- chopped cilantro, sour cream, avocado, chopped red onion, extra lime juice, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
- Add lean ground turkey, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes before stirring. Once the turkey is no longer pink, blot away excess liquid with paper towels and add more oil if necessary to brown the meat.
- Pour in ⅓ cup water to deglaze the pot, scraping up all the browned bits that coat the meat.
- Lower the heat to medium and add minced garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and cocoa or Worcestershire sauce. Stir constantly for 30–90 seconds until fragrant and slightly darkened.
- Add chicken broth, sweet potatoes, crushed tomatoes, and rinsed beans. Simmer covered for 30–90 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes to thicken. Stir in lime juice and apple cider vinegar, adjusting salt and lime to taste. Let rest for a few minutes before serving with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a milder flavor, substitute part of the chili powder with ground paprika.
Allowing the chili to simmer longer enhances the flavor and texture. Do not skip the deglazing step to capture all those flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg