Easy Turkey Chili With Barley Recipe

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: lean ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich grain, while rice is a budget-friendly staple.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is typically less expensive.

Start by preparing the vegetables: chop a red bell pepper, an onion, and a large poblano pepper into a rough dice.

Heat a little vegetable oil in a pot until hot.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pot and sweat them down until soft.

Crumble in the ground turkey and cook until browned.

Add chili powder, onion powder, and cumin to the pot; stir and cook for about 5 minutes to awaken the spices.

Add a can of tomatoes to the mixture.

Add a blend of black beans and pinto beans to the pot.

Pour in some water and add a handful of barley; stir well.

Cook the chili for about an hour, stirring occasionally.

Finish off with a sprinkle of parsley before serving.

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