Description
A hearty, high-protein chili made with lean ground turkey and three types of beans, perfect for a filling weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 pounds lean ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned completely. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the chili to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, simmer for 1 hour.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For slow cooker preparation, brown the turkey and sauté vegetables on the stovetop first, then transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve this chili over brown rice or with a side of whole-grain crackers for a complete meal.
- This recipe freezes well for future quick meals. Cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 11
- Protein: 43
- Cholesterol: 95