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Lean Ground Turkey Chilli
American

Lean Ground Turkey Chilli

A hearty, lean turkey chilli loaded with beans, tomatoes, and a warm chilli-cumin spice base. High in protein and fibre, and even better the next day.

55 min
Total time
6
Servings
15 min
Prep
40 min
Cook
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Source: Classic American lean turkey chilli

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 910 g lean ground turkey (93%)
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1 (about 150 g) yellow onion, diced
  • 1 (about 150 g) red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 32 g tomato paste
  • 800 g diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 425 g kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 425 g black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 240 ml low-sodium chicken broth
  • 16 g chilli powder
  • 6 g ground cumin
  • 3 g smoked paprika
  • 2 g dried oregano
  • 6 g kosher salt
  • 2 g black pepper

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Instructions

Plan my prep
  1. Step 1.Warm the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2.Add the ground turkey and cook 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink.
  3. Step 3.Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Step 4.Add the tomato paste, chilli powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  5. Step 5.Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, both beans, and the broth, and stir to combine.
  6. Step 6.Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  7. Step 7.Taste and adjust salt. Let it rest 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Step 8.Divide into 6 bowls; top with options like Greek yogurt, cheese, or cilantro. Keeps 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen.

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