This turkey chili recipe is very simple but hearty with plenty of flavors — it’s even better on the second day! I serve this chili with low-fat Cheddar cheese and low-fat sour cream. It’s also delicious with crackers.
Simple Turkey Chili
This turkey chili recipe is very simple but hearty with plenty of flavors — it's even better on the second day! I serve this chili with low-fat Cheddar cheese and low-fat sour cream. It's also delicious with crackers.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cups water
- 28 ounce can canned crushed tomatoes
- 16 ounce can canned kidney beans – drained rinsed, and mashed
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add turkey; cook and stir until evenly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until tender.
- Add water; mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic.
- Stir in chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
