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Quick Healthy Turkey Chili Ready in 20 Minutes

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This quick healthy turkey chili comes together in one pot in just 20 minutes, using simple ingredients like ground turkey, beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that tastes like it simmered all day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (15 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Let it cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to brown, then stir and continue cooking until no longer pink, about 5 minutes total.
  5. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper over the turkey. Stir constantly for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  6. Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes with their juices and the chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Stir to combine.
  7. Stir in the drained and rinsed black beans and kidney beans until well incorporated.
  8. Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or cayenne as desired.
  10. Serve hot with desired toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and lime wedges.

Notes

For best flavor, let the turkey brown undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop crispy bits. Toast the spices in the hot oil for 1 minute to deepen their flavor. Fire-roasted tomatoes are key for smoky depth. Let the chili rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving to meld flavors. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 5 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

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