Description
Hey, comfort seeker! This Hearty Turkey Chili is your foolproof answer to chilly nights, game days, or when you just need a big bowl of yum. Smoky, protein-packed, and bursting with flavor, it’s got three beans, tender turkey, and a splash of wine for that secret depth. Bonus: it’s all done in ONE pot, in about 40 minutes. Cozy, easy, and even better the next day — what’s not to love?
Ingredients
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2 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
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1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
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1 can each: kidney, pinto & black beans (15 oz, drained & rinsed)
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½ cup diced yellow onion
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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¼ cup red wine (or ¼ cup beef broth + 1 tsp balsamic)
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2 tbsp chili powder
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1 tsp each: cumin, dried parsley, oregano
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 dried bay leaves
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Olive oil
Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté Base: In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion & garlic; sauté 3–4 min.
2️⃣ Brown Turkey: Add turkey, break it up, cook until no pink remains (5–7 min).
3️⃣ Add Wine: Pour in wine, scrape up browned bits, simmer 2 min.
4️⃣ Build Flavor: Stir in tomatoes, sauce, beans, spices & bay leaves.
5️⃣ Simmer: Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 30–40 min, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
6️⃣ Finish: Remove bay leaves. Taste & adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with toppings!
Notes
✨ Add lime juice or vinegar at the end if flavor feels flat.
✨ For thicker chili, mash some beans with your spoon.
✨ Freezes beautifully — portion for cozy grab-and-heat meals!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 370 kcal per serving
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g