Traditional Chili with Ground Turkey

This classic turkey chili is the perfect way to warm you up on a cold night. Pinto and red beans make it extra hearty, and the jalapenos give it an extra kick.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
• Calories: 373 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the onion, green and red bell peppers, and jalapeno peppers. Cook and stir until the onion is softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Continue to cook until fragrant, about 8 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Stir in the beef broth, pinto beans, red beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a thinner chili, cover the pot when simmering.