Ingredients
- 1½ teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 medium sweet bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound 85% lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional for additional heat)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 28 oz can diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed well
Directions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil. Once oil is shimmering, add onion and bell pepper and cook until tender.
- Add garlic. Place the turkey in the pot and cook until evenly brown.
- Season meat with chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, if using.
- Pour broth (or water) into the pot. Stir in the tomatoes and kidney beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
Variations & Tips
- This is a great framework recipe that can be easily adapted to your preferences or whatever you have on hand.
- In place of the ground turkey, use ground beef, chicken, pork or additional beans.
- This recipe can be made vegetarian by replacing the meat with an additional can of beans.
- Other canned items that would work well in this recipe include pinto or black beans, chickpeas, pumpkin purée, chili peppers, diced tomatoes with chili peppers, corn, or tomato paste.
- You could add a variety of other vegetables like sweet potatoes, fresh tomatoes, celery, carrots, and butternut squash.
- Use any kind of broth or stock – just make sure to look for the low sodium option. Alternatively, for a no sodium option, you can use water instead of broth.
- Optional toppings for serving: shredded cheese, diced avocado, fresh chopped cilantro, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
YIELD: 6 servings
Calories: 309 per serving, Carbohydrates: 28g, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 10.3g (0g added sugar), Protein: 22g, Fat: 14g, Saturated fat: 3.8g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sodium: 609mg
* Nutrition facts will change as variations and substitutions are included. Above nutrition facts are based on including 85% lean turkey and low sodium broth. Toppings are not included in the analysis.
SOURCE: adapted from allrecipes.com
Watch the cooking demo video below for extra tips and guidance!