Easy & Hearty Turkey Chili Recipe – A Family Favorite!

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than canned beans.

diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

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

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and can be more affordable.

Set a Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add ground turkey and sauté, breaking it up with a spatula, until cooked through (about 5 minutes).

Add chopped red onion and season with chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.

Stir together and sauté for another 5 minutes, until the onions are softened.

Add canned diced tomatoes, canned tomato sauce, rinsed and drained black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans with their juice.

Add drained corn and a small jar of mild green chilies.

Stir everything together to combine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season to taste, adding half a teaspoon of salt if needed.

Serve with toppings like sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.

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