Homemade Turkey Chili
This is a very simple and hearty chili with plenty of flavor, that’s even better the second day. Have as the main dish, or as a side.
This recipe has suggestions for pre-made chili seasoning or homemade. Homemade will be healthier due to having less sodium, but you can use the pre-make chili packets (like shown below) for convenience when needed.
Prep time: 15 mins I Cook time: 45 mins I Total time: 60 mins I Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 tsp olive oil
- 1.5 lb ground turkey
- 1 can 796 ml crushed tomato
- 1 can (540ml) kidney beans – drained, rinsed and mashed
- Pre-made chili packet, or (my recommendation): 2 tbsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tbsp (2 cloves) minced garlic, 1 medium chopped onion
- 1 cup water
Substitutions:
- Can use Black beans instead Kidney beans
- Instead of crushed tomatoes can also use whole tomatoes
Instructions
Equipment Needed
Notes about recipe:
- You can serve this with shredded cheddar cheese (or lowfat cheddar cheese) and sour cream (or plain greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream).
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