Turkey Chili Recipe | Flavorful & Light Chili Option | Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe | Leftover Turkey

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.

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add 2 cups of chopped onion and a little salt, sauté until onions are translucent.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add 4 cups of torn leftover turkey and mix with onions and garlic.

Add 2 tablespoons of cumin, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of oregano, mixing well and cooking for a bit to release oils.

Add 2 chopped jalapeno peppers and 2 chopped serrano peppers, mixing them in.

Stir in 2 cups of diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes and 4 cups of chicken broth or vegetable broth.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add 2 cups of Great Northern beans and mix in.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to taste, letting it simmer for another 20 minutes.

Serve the turkey chili with garnishes of cheddar cheese, sour cream, lime, and fresh parsley or cilantro.

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