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Healthy Turkey Chili

Bowl of turkey chili topped with sour cream, avocado, and jalapeño
This healthy turkey chili is not only good for you but simple to put together and really delicious!
Serves 8 bowls
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Turkey
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 15 oz Sweet Corn kernel can
  • 15 oz Black Beans can
  • 1 cup Salsa of choice
  • 1 cup Fresh cut salsa (pico de gallo)
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomato can
  • 1 Bell Pepper chopped
  • 4 Garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 3.5 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 3.5 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste be generous

Topping Ideas

  • Sour Cream
  • Avocado slices
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Cilantro and/or Jalepenos

Instructions

  • In a pot, add the olive oil along with the garlic, onions, and bell pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly caramelized. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Then, add the ground turkey. Break this down and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Mix all together and cook on medium heat.
  • Add the tomato sauce, salsa, and pico to the pot and mix together. Season with salt and pepper. Then, add the corn and black beans. Give this a stir and cover. Let the chili simmer for 20-30 minutes oon its own.
  • Taste and see if the chili needs more seasoning to your liking and adjust. Then, serve in a bowl with the desired toppings from below to your liking. Enjoy!

Notes

To make a vegetarian version of this, in place of the turkey, substitute potatoes and mushrooms to make it heartier.
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