Turkey Chili Recipe 2026: Easy One-Pot Healthy Dinner (Step-By-Step)

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are higher in fiber, and pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Dice and rinse onions and bell peppers.

Slice garlic thinly and chop it further with a knife.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic to the oil and let it toast.

Add 2 lbs of ground turkey to the pot and mix well.

Season the turkey with 1/2 tablespoon of thyme, 1/2 tablespoon of Mrs. Dash, 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder, pepper to taste, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Turn the heat to medium-high and cook the turkey until browned, mixing well to incorporate the flavors.

Cut a 14.5 oz can of whole tomatoes in half and add them to the pot with their juice.

Add a 2.5 oz packet of chili seasoning mix to the pot and mix it in.

Add a 10 oz can of diced tomatoes and green chilies to the mixture and stir.

Let the mixture cook for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Add a can of chili beans and a can of dark kidney beans to the pot.

Stir in an 8 oz can of tomato sauce.

Add 2 cups of water to the pot and mix everything together.

Add all the diced vegetables to the pot and stir.

Cover and let the chili simmer on low for about 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

After 2 hours, check the consistency of the chili and serve hot.

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