Best Healthy Turkey Chili

I would like to take credit for this delicious Turkey Chilli recipe, but it was created by my daughter. She is an excellent, creative cook. We love to cook together every chance we get. It’s our thing… This is a hearty and healthy meal that’s perfect for any occasion, and it happens to be gluten-free . You can’t go wrong with a delicious turkey chili. This flavorful dish is packed with protein and fiber, making it a nutritious and satisfying lunch, dinner, or meal prep option. Whether you’re a chili connoisseur or looking for a healthy option for a chili recipe this will be a great addition to your repertoire. Serve with  Classic Southern Cornbread

 Here are some tips to make this recipe your own.

1. Use ground turkey with at least 93% lean meat to make the chili healthier. (It may not be as flavorful as the mixture of white and dark meat).
2. If you like your chili spicier, add more chili powder, diced jalapenos, or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
3. To make the chili thicker, mix a little bit of cornmeal or flour with water and add to the stew.
4. For added flavor and texture, serve with toppings like shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, or chopped green onions.
5. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
6. To learn more about food prep, click on the link to my post, How to Freeze Food.

Save time! How to freeze chili for meal prep

Allow the chili to cool completely at room temperature. To prep and freeze chili for later, follow these steps:

1. Divide the chili into individual portion sizes using freezer-safe containers or resealable freezer bags.
2. Label the containers or bags with the date, contents, and serving size.
3. Before you freeze, leave room in the container for the liquid to expand. 
4. Place the containers or bags in the freezer and store them for up to 3 months.

Best Healthy Turkey Chili

Clark Steet Cookbook, Eva Paredes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings 6

Equipment

• 1 large saute' pan
• 1 large silicone spoon
• 1 dutch oven
• 1 chopping board
• 1 chopping knife

Ingredients  

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Chop vegetables and set aside

• 2 cups onion, rough chopped
• 2 tbsp garlic,chopped
• 1 large sweet red pepper (cored ,devined & coarsely chopped)
• 1 cup celery,chopped
• 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
• 1 medium jalapeno (cored, devined and finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves

Saute'

• 2 lbs ground turkey meat, white and dark

Add

• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 teas ground cumin
• ½ teas coriander
• ¾ teas cinnamon

Add

• 3 cups diced San Marzano Tomatoes(canned)
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 15oz cans red kidney beans,drained
• 1 teas brown sugar

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Instructions

 

• Heat oil in a pan and sautee ground turkey until lightly browned- about 5 minutes. drain on a plate that is lined with paper towel and set aside.
• Heat large dutch oven. Add oil and wait until the oil is hot. Add the onions, garlic, sweet red pepper, celery, carrot, jalapeño, oregano, bay leaves.   Cook until all veggies are soft. Medium heat. About 8-10 minutes
• Add browned turkey to vegetable mixture and stir.
• Add chili powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon to the mixture. salt to taste. Stir to blend well. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, vegetable broth, beans, brown sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Serve while hot.

Notes

Tips for more flavor

• add shredded cheese of your choice
• top with a dollop of sour cream
• use chopped green onions as topping

Keyword chili, healthy, turkey

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