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Turkey Chili

This Turkey Chili is gluten free, low calorie and delicious.  Perfect for your fall dinner, tailgating, or Sunday Dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili, healthy turkey chili, turkey chili recipe
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 bell pepper or Poblano diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1-2 finely chopped Serrano or Jalapeño peppers
  • 2 cloves of garlic diced
  • 2 14 1/2-ounce cans petite cut diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 1/2-ounce can red kidney beans
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans
  • 1 cup medium/hot salsa
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until the turkey is browned, about 6 minutes. Add the peppers, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and salt, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended and the chili begins to thicken, about 1 hour. Serve with the cheese and scallions.