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Turkey Chili

This Turkey Chili is healthy, hearty, and so comforting! This veggie packed chili is so easy to make and is ready in under an hour.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, ground turkey, One Pot, turkey bacon
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 strips turkey bacon
  • 2 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste (I added way more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal NOT cornstarch
  • 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Cilantro, green onions, red onion, sour cream, cheese, jalapeños, chips, crackers, cornbread optional for serving

Instructions

  • Place turkey bacon into a large stockpot.
  • Cook over medium heat until cooked through, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove, dice, and set aside.
  • In the hot stockpot, add in turkey, onion, bell pepper, celery, carrot, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook, breaking up the meat as you go, until the turkey is no longer pink and the carrots start to soften, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and diced green chiles.
  • Bring to a simmer, and simmer uncovered until the carrots are tender and the chili has started to thickened, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  • Stir in cornmeal, kidney beans, and pinto beans, and continue simmering for 5 minutes or until the chili has thickened to your liking.
  • Stir in balsamic vinegar and cooked turkey bacon.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary.
  • Serve with all your favorite chili fixings!
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Notes

Nutrition facts do not include toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 1556mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2996IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 7mg