Delicious Turkey & Veggie Chili

For a filling and comforting lunch or dinner, this turkey chili is the perfect recipe! It’s packed with protein and vegetables for a nutritious meal the whole family will love.

In the Fall and Winter months, I crave something warm and hearty for lunch and supper. This delicious turkey chili checks all my boxes! It’s easy to make, and you can store it in the fridge for quick and nutritious meals throughout the week.

Chilis and sheet pan dinners are my default go-to dinners in the colder months because they’re easy to make, full of healthy whole foods, and my whole family loves them.

Ingredients

My delicious turkey chili includes simple ingredients, but when combined they all taste incredible!

• ground turkey
• onion
• chili powder
• salt & pepper
• black beans
• garlic
• paprika
• sweet bell pepper
• crushed tomatoes
• toppings like avocado, green onion, shredded cheddar cheese & sour cream

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

To begin, core and cut the sweet bell pepper into 1/4″ pieces, peel and cut the onion into 1/4″ pieces, and then peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Add 1 tsp oil, the chopped garlic, and the onion to a preheated pot on the stove and sautee until the onion is clear. Then, add the ground turkey and season with chili powder, salt & pepper. Cook until the turkey is cooked through completely.

Next, add the chopped bell pepper, black beans, crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup of water. Cover and cook until the chili thickens slightly and the bell pepper softens – about 15 minutes.

Substitutions

• Ground turkey – instead of ground turkey, you can use ground beef
• Black beans – use chickpeas instead (or in addition) to the black beans for a different texture and taste
• Vegetarian – the ground turkey can be replaced with plant-based/vegan ground to make this recipe vegetarian

Variations

• Spicy – add chili pepper flakes while cooking to add extra spice
• Deluxe – top with sliced avocado, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese for a deluxe chili dish
• Rich – add 1 tsp of ground cinnamon to your turkey chili for an exceptionally rich and cozy taste

Equipment

I like to use a heavy pot for making my chilis, like a cast iron dutch oven.

Storage

You can store the cooled, cooked chili in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

FAQ

Food safety

• Cook the ground turkey to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.