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Turkey Chili with Beans and Smoky Spices

A close-up bowl of delicious Turkey Chili with Beans and Smoky Spices, topped with fresh parsley and cheese.
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A hearty and flavorful turkey chili recipe featuring kidney beans and smoky spices, perfect for a large batch meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups cooked red kidney beans about 2 15-ounce cans, drained
  • 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes with their liquid
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground turkey and sauté until completely cooked through, about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  3. Add chopped yellow onion and carrot to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in kidney beans, chopped tomatoes with their liquid, molasses, black pepper, and hot chili powder.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. Just before serving, stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  8. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • This chili tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • For a complete meal, serve with cornbread, a crisp green salad, or top with Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, or sliced avocado.
  • To adjust the spice level, increase or decrease the amount of chili powder to suit your taste preferences.

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Keywords: turkey chili, bean chili, smoky spices, large batch recipe, easy chili, healthy chili, ground turkey recipe

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