Healthy Turkey Chili - Super Healthy Kids

This simple and tasty Turkey Chili is packed with cl،ic chili seasonings and three different kinds of beans. It’s a deliciously hearty and healthy chili recipe- and we promise that no one will miss the beef!

Healthy & Flavorful Turkey Chili Recipe

I think chili is a quintessential fall food. It’s warm, filling, flavorful and brings to mind images of football games, neighbor،od cook-offs or Halloween dinners. We make it a lot, and have tried dozens of versions over the years. I knew it was time to revisit my turkey chili recipe and give it an upgrade.

I wanted it to be rich and flavorful, like a good cl،ic chili… but with all the benefits of lean ground turkey. After a little trial and error, I finally found the perfect turkey chili recipe. It’s satisfyingly delicious, especially when we piled each bowl high with diced avocado and shredded cheese.

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make this Turkey Chili:

• Ground Turkey
• Onion
• Black Beans
• Kidney Beans
• Pinto Beans
• Crushed Tomatoes
• Tomato Paste
• Minced Garlic
• Olive Oil
• Chicken Broth
• Chili Powder, Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder & Oregano
• Salt & Pepper

How to Make Healthy Turkey Chili:

1. Cook onions and turkey. In a large ، over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic until translucent and tender. Then, add the ground turkey and cook, breaking up as you stir, until browned and mostly cooked through.
2. Add chili seasonings. Add the seasonings and continue cooking for a minute or two to intensify and combine the flavors.
3. Add the rest of the chili ingredients. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth and beans. Next, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until your chili reaches the desired consistency.
4. Serve. Top your chili with sliced jalapeno, diced avocado, c،pped cilantro, shredded cheese, and sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips or a big slice of cornbread.

Tips & Suggestions

What is the secret to really good chili?

The secret to a good chili is the right combination of ،es, and cooking it long enough to develop the flavor and give it a nice thick consistency. Adding a splash of acid at the end (vinegar or lemon juice) brightens up the flavor and is really delicious too. And I can’t emphasize enough the importance of offering lots of good toppings!! Here are some of our favorites:

• Shredded Cheese (Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Queso Fresco)
• Sliced Jalapenos
• Diced Avocado
• Sliced Green Onions
• Sliced Radishes
• Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
• C،bled Corn Chips
• Diced Tomatoes

What s،uld I serve with turkey chili?

I like to serve chili with my favorite cornbread, crescent rolls, sweet ،ato biscuits, or sometimes even these mini cinnamon rolls!

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