Description
Craving a satisfying yet healthy meal that’s easy to prepare and full of bold flavor? This Hearty Turkey Vegetable Chili is your answer. Packed with lean ground turkey, fiber-rich beans, and colorful bell peppers, this one-pot wonder is the perfect comfort food that doesn’t compromise your health goals. Whether you’re after a quick dinner, meal prep solution, or a game-day crowd-pleaser, this recipe delivers on all fronts. It’s cozy, spicy (if you want it to be), and perfect for anyone looking for easy dinner ideas or hearty food ideas the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
3. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon.
4. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and let cook for 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
5. Mix in tomato paste and diced tomatoes. Pour in chicken broth and stir well.
6. Add kidney and black beans. Bring to a simmer.
7. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Let the chili rest 10 minutes before serving to deepen flavor.
Add frozen corn or chopped spinach during the last 10 minutes for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chili, turkey chili, easy dinner, healthy chili, one-pot meal