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Quick Ground Turkey Chili

Chili is one of those comforting dishes that just warms…
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 largeyellow or white oniondiced
  • 1 pound85% lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoonsaltplus more to taste
  • 1/4 cup 66 g tomato paste
  • 4 clovesgarlicminced or pressed
  • 2 tablespoonschili powder
  • 2 teaspoonsground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 14 ouncescrushed or diced tomatoes
  • 115- ounce can pinto beansdrained and rinsed*
  • 115- ounce can kidney beansdrained and rinsed*
  • 1 cupchicken broth*
  • Sour creamoptional
  • Shredded cheeseoptional
  • Cilantrooptional

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place a large pot over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Heat until the oil shimmers, about 1 minute.
  2. Add 1 large diced yellow or white onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges of the onion become translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 1 pound 85% lean ground turkey and 1 teaspoon salt to the pot. Cook, breaking the turkey into small pieces with a spoon and stirring often, until no pink remains and the meat is browned, about 6–8 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup (66 g) tomato paste, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is fragrant.
  5. Add 14 ounces crushed or diced tomatoes (with their juices), the drained and rinsed pinto beans, the drained and rinsed kidney beans, and 1 cup chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
  6. Increase heat just until the chili comes to a low simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20–30 minutes until the chili has thickened and flavors have melded.
  7. Taste the chili and add additional salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot. Top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro if desired.

Notes

Notes
*You can substitute whatever combination of canned beans you prefer here.
*The chicken broth helps to flavor the chili, but you can substitute for it with water, vegetable, or beef broth.
Storage Instructions:
Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Freezing Instructions:
To freeze chili, place it in a freezer bag either altogether or in individual servings. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months for best freshness. Defrost the chili overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in either the microwave or on the stove.
Approximate nutritional information is for 5 servings without optional toppings.