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bowl of turkey chili with vegetables topped with cheese, sour cream, and red onion

Turkey Chili with Vegetables

A hearty one-pot turkey chili featuring bell peppers, zucchini, onion, garlic, jalapeno, three kinds of beans, and a whole host of spices.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 218 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more if needed
  • 1.5 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 large green bell pepper chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 zucchini
  • 5-8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno deseeded and minced
  • 1 28oz can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 15oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1-2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 15oz cans beans drained and rinsed (kidney, black, and cannellini are great)
  • coarse kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

For Serving (optional):

  • raw red onion chopped
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • shredded mexican cheese blend
  • lime cut into wedges
  • cilantro chopped
  • jalapeno sliced
  • hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy pot. Add the turkey and cook until lightly browned, 5-10 minutes. Use your spatula to chop down to bite-sized pieces as you go.
  • Add the bell peppers, onion, zucchini, garlic, jalapeno, and spices. Sweat down, another 5-10 minutes. If things look a little dry, add 1 tablespoon of additional oil.
  • Add the peeled and diced tomatoes along with the chicken broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and allow to cook for 15 minutes so flavors can meld.
  • Add the beans and cook for another 10 minutes or so. Season with a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Give it a taste and repeat with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Build your bowl of chili with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 30gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 448mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2556IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 4mg
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