Get cozy with this ridiculously simple and flavorful Homemade Turkey Chili Recipe. This recipe is lightened up with the use of ground turkey. The black beans create a hearty texture, and we add lots of spices and a splash of soy sauce to make this the best homemade turkey chili.
lighter version
This recipe is perfect when you are looking for a soul warming, hearty chili for your belly. The ground turkey lends to a lighter version of a typical ground beef chili. Made with lots of spices and ingredients you more than likely have in your pantry already. This recipe is super customizable to use your favorite bean and veggies you have on hand.
ingredients needed to make the best homemade turkey chili
Ground Turkey
Cooking Oil
Onion
Bell Pepper
Black Beans
Canned Tomatoes or Sauce
Soy Sauce
Water or broth
Spices~
Smoked Paprika (Paprika)
Chili Powder
Cumin Powder or Seeds
Cayenne Powder
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Salt and Pepper
How to make the best homemade turkey chili
STEP 1: Start by preparing your veggies. Dice your Onion and Bell Pepper.
STEP 2: Heat a large pot to medium heat. Add oil, onions, and bell peppers, sauté for 5 minutes or until the veggies are softened. Add in the ground turkey and cook until browned and cooked most of the way through about 7 minutes.
STEP 3: Add in the spices (Smoked Paprika (Paprika, Chili Powder, Cumin Powder or Seeds, Cayenne Powder, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, and Pepper) Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add in the Soy Sauce and Canned tomatoes (which can be pureed for a smoother consistency or kept as is for a chunkier texture). If needed add a 1/4 cup to a 1/2 cup of water or broth. Bring the chili to a boil, turn down the heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
STEP 4: After 1 1/2 hours stir in the canned beans cover and cook for another 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Topping suggestions include cheese, sour cream, steamed rice, tortilla chips, avocado, hot sauce, raw chopped onions, and herbs. Enjoy!
notes for success
The longer you cook the chili the more time the flavors will develop. Cooking the chili for less than an hour will still taste good of course but letting the chili cook longer will further develop the flavors deeper. Add water or broth to the chili a little bit at a time, you can always add more. This recipe is very customizable, feel free to choose your favorite beans, and veggies.
storage
You can store your homemade turkey chili in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Looking for more cozy meal ideas? Here are some of my favorites~
If you make my best homemade turkey chili recipe, be sure to leave a comment and rating. I appreciate your support and feedback and I try my best to respond to each and every comment! Thank you!
The best homemade turkey chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Ground Turkey
- 1 Small Onion
- 1 Bell Pepper (Any Color)
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 can Black beans (or your favorite bean)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- water or broth
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Cayenne powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika or smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Start by preparing your veggies. Dice your Onion and Bell Pepper.
- Heat a large pot to medium heat. Add oil, onions, and bell peppers, sauté for 5 minutes or until the veggies are softened. Add in the ground turkey and cook until browned and cooked most of the way through about 7 minutes.
- Add in the spices (Smoked Paprika (or Paprika), Chili Powder, Cumin Powder or Seeds, Cayenne Powder, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, and Pepper) Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add in the Soy Sauce and Canned tomatoes (which can be pureed for a smoother consistency or kept as is for a chunkier texture). If needed add a 1/4 cup to a 1/2 cup of water or broth. Bring the chili to a boil, turn down the heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- After 1 1/2 hours stir in the canned beans cover and cook for another 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Topping suggestions include cheese, sour cream, steamed rice, tortilla chips, avocado, hot sauce, raw chopped onions, and herbs. Enjoy!
Itís hard to come by knowledgeable people about this subject, but you sound like you know what youíre talking about! Thanks