Simple Turkey Chili

This turkey chili is very simple but hearty with plenty of flavors — it's even better on the second day! I serve this chili with low-fat Cheddar cheese and low-fat sour cream. It's also delicious with crackers.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add turkey; cook and stir until evenly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until tender.

Step 2

Add water to the pot. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. Stir in chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.