Hearty Turkey Chili

5 from 3 reviews

This amazingly flavorful Hearty Turkey Chili is loaded with tender ground turkey and beans in a rich tomato sauce with just the right amount of warm spice. It's healthy comfort food you can feel good about eating without skimping on taste!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey
4 slices bacon, cut into fourths
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons salt
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 10 ounce can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies
2 cups chicken stock
2 15.8 ounce cans cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

Cook the bacon over medium high heat in a heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven. When the bacon is halfway done, add in the onion and cook until tender. Add in the turkey and cook until browned, then add the garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
Add in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt and red pepper. Reduce to medium heat and cook for one minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, chicken broth and beans. Stir to combine. Add in the maple syrup, stir, and turn down the heat to low.
Simmer the chili for 45 minutes allowing deep rich flavor to develop. Serve hot with all your favorite toppings.

Crock Pot Instructions

Follow the recipe up through cooking the garlic. Once that step is complete, transfer everything over to the crock pot then add the remaining ingredients. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.

Notes

To Freeze: let the chili cool, then place it in an airtight container or a freezer-safe ziplock bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve, let the chili thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then heat on the stove top or in the microwave.

Nutrition