Description
This high protein chili recipe is a hearty, comforting, and nutritious dish made with ground turkey, beans, and spices. Perfect for meal prep, it’s packed with lean protein and bold flavor, ideal for cold nights and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic.
2. Add ground turkey. Cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned and no longer pink.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toast the spices for 1 minute.
4. Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with toppings like Greek yogurt, avocado, or shredded cheese.
Notes
This chili thickens more as it sits, so leftovers taste even better.
Feel free to swap ground turkey with lean ground beef or bison for added richness.
For extra creaminess, stir in a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg