How to Make Turkey Chili: It's Easy AF!

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.

Start by sautéing chopped onion and minced garlic in a large pot until they are soft and juicy.

Add diced red bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened.

Season the mixture a little bit while cooking the onions and garlic.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the pot and cook it with the vegetables and spices.

Add ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up with a whisk to prevent clumping.

Stir in diced tomatoes and red kidney beans into the mixture.

Add spices: cumin, cayenne pepper, and chili powder, and stir to combine.

Pour in vegetable stock or water to the pot.

Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, add cocoa powder to deepen the flavor and thicken the chili, then cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Once done, serve the chili in a bowl and garnish with scallions, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.

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