Savory Turkey Chili Recipe: A Weeknight Delight
A Balance of Flavors
This recipe strikes a perfect balance between heartiness and lightness, making it an ideal weeknight meal. With a mix of ground turkey, vegetables, and spices, this chili is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Getting Started
To begin, heat some oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced red bell pepper, yellow onion, and garlic, seasoning with salt as you go. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-8 minutes.
Adding the Protein
Next, increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey. Break it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon and cook until it’s no longer pink, about 4-6 minutes.
Spicing Things Up
Now it’s time to add the flavors. Stir in chili powder, kosher salt, dried oregano, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Cook for about a minute, until the aroma fills the air.
Simmering the Chili
Add canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and cannellini beans to the pot. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add a bay leaf, and let the flavors meld together for about 30 minutes.
Tasting and Serving
Remove the bay leaf and season with additional salt if needed. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and crumbled tortilla chips. This dish pairs perfectly with JalapeƱo Poppers.
Recipe Details
Yield: 6 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: About 1 hour
Active Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the chili:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 2 (14-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
For serving:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips
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