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; stir in ground turkey. Cook and stir until turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.

Step 2

Stir in onion, bell peppers, and jalapeños; cook and stir until onion softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Continue to cook until fragrant, about 8 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Stir in 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.