Description
A hearty, flavorful turkey chili made with ground turkey, kidney beans, vegetables, and a blend of spices, finished with a hint of bittersweet chocolate for depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- Main Dish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 14 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
- 14 oz dark red kidney beans, thoroughly rinsed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
- 1 ounce bittersweet baking chocolate or 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Cheddar cheese
- Green onions
Instructions
- Sauté the Veggies: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and the pepper softens.
- Add Garlic & Jalapeno: Stir in minced garlic cloves and minced jalapeno pepper (if using). Cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
- Cook the Ground Turkey: Increase the heat to medium. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the Liquids: Pour in chicken stock, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and raw apple cider vinegar. Stir everything together.
- Add the Seasonings & Beans: Add kidney beans, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, bittersweet baking chocolate (or cocoa powder), and light brown sugar. Stir again.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. The chili will be watery at first but will thicken up.
- Rest: Turn off the heat and let the chili sit on the stove for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season & Serve: Add salt and ground black pepper to taste. Serve with optional toppings like sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
Notes
- For added richness, serve with a side of cornbread.
- If you prefer a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or fresh chilies.
- The chili can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
