Easy Turkey Chili Recipe

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 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until it's dancing in the pan.

Dice 1 onion and add it to the pot, stirring occasionally to brown it without burning.

Mince 4 cloves of garlic and add to the pot once the onion is softened.

Chop 1 bell pepper and add it to the pot, cooking until crisp tender.

In a bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper.

Add 1 pound of ground turkey to the pot and break it into chunks with a spoon, cooking until browned.

Add the spice mixture to the turkey and mix well.

Add 2 (14 ounce) cans of diced tomatoes and 3 cups of red kidney beans to the pot.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, adjusting the amount of broth based on desired consistency.

Reduce heat to medium low and let the chili simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes to an hour.

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