By Live Nourished Today
Turkey Chili
8 steps
Prep:10minCook:2h
A hearty, protein-packed chili made with lean ground turkey, three types of beans, and bold spices. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
Updated at: Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:53:02 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
37
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories336.9 kcal (17%)
Total Fat10.8 g (15%)
Carbs33 g (13%)
Sugars9.5 g (11%)
Protein26.7 g (53%)
Sodium1008.9 mg (50%)
Fiber8.5 g (30%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
1 tablespoonolive oil
1 cupyellow onion
chopped
1 lbground turkey
4garlic cloves
minced
1 tablespoonbrown sugar
2 tablespoonschili powder
use 1 for less spice
1 tablespooncumin
1 teaspoondried oregano
½ teaspoonsalt
¼ teaspoonblack pepper
3 tablespoonstomato paste
2 cupslow-sodium chicken broth
1 x 28 ozcan fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
or diced
1 x 15 ozcan kidney beans
rinsed & drained
1 x 15 ozcan black beans
rinsed & drained
1 x 15 ozcan pinto beans
rinsed & drained
Optional Toppings
Instructions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for about 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 2
Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Step 5
Stir in tomatoes and all beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Step 6
Simmer for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally. Keep covered at first, then uncover for the last 30 minutes to thicken.
Step 7
Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Step 8
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