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Best Ever Healthy Turkey Chili

Healthy, warming turkey chili
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 4 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomate sauce, canned
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 5 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1- 15.25 oz can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and onion; saute until soft. Add garlic and carrots and cook for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn garlic. Add turkey and brown, about 5 minutes, stirring to break of lumps.
  • Add chili powder, paprika, cumin and red pepper flakes, tomatoes and tomato sauce, broth and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add beans and green pepper. Simmer, uncovered, until peppers are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream and shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  • 4 servings. About 1 cup each.

Notes

I never make a single batch of this chili! Often, I buy 4 pounds of ground turkey and 4x the recipe so I have lots to freeze for later meals. 
Servings: 4