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Turkey Chili recipe is rich and incredibly flavorful. Made with ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and spices, this hearty chili recipe is simple and easy to make, and perfect for tailgating or family dinners.
Serve this easy turkey chili with Cornbread Muffins or Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread!
Why We Love This Recipe
- Easy – Cook the ground turkey, then just dump in all of the other ingredients.
- Flavorful – A variety of spices give this hearty chili an irresistible medley of flavors.
- Good For You – Using ground turkey instead of ground beef makes this a healthier dish.
recipe walk-through
Ingredients
- Lean Ground Turkey – There are a couple of varieties available at most grocery stores. I always grab the lean ground turkey for the lowest fat content.
- Spices – Chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, garlic salt, and mustard powder.
- Canned Diced Tomatoes – If you’d rather not have chunks of tomato in your chili, you can use 2 (15-ounce) cans of tomato sauce instead.
- Beans – You need 2 (15-ounce) cans of beans and can use any kind you like. Black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans are my favorites.
- Low Sodium Chicken Broth
How to Make Turkey Chili
See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions
Saute chopped onion and 2 pounds of ground turkey until the turkey is fully cooked. Add the spices to the meat.
Stir in canned tomatoes, beans and chicken broth, then bring the to a simmer for about 20-30 minutes on low. The longer you can let it simmer, the better (up to an hour is ideal).
Serve with your favorite toppings, like sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, corn chips, sliced jalapenos, and avocado.
Serving Suggestions
The number 1 way to serve chili is in a big bowl with your favorite toppings. However, there are plenty of other ways to serve it.
- Chili Nachos – Tortilla chips topped with cheese and chili are a kid-friendly favorite.
- Chili Cheese Fries – Top french fries with chili, cheese, sour cream and green onions.
- With Cornbread – Place a slice of cornbread in a bowl and top it with the chili. This is really good with my Creamy Cornbread Casserole.
- Chili Mac – Mix with macaroni and cheese for a childhood classic.
- Chili Dogs – Make some baked chili cheese dogs or simply top Air Fryer Hot Dogs.
Storage Tips
What to Do With Leftovers
Transfer cooled chili to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Transfer cooled chili to an freezer bag or airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in a saucepan on the stovetop, or in the microwave.
Recipe Tips
- More beans – Want more beans in your chili? Add kidney beans, pinto beans, white beans, or any other bean you want. Sometimes I’ll add corn to sweeten it up.
- Too thick? If your chili is too thick, add a little bit more broth to thin it out. If it’s too watery, simmer it with the lid off for at least 30 minutes. For a quick fix, you could add a slurry of cornstarch and water.
- Spice it up – Add some hot sauce to the pot if you want a spicier chili. You could also add this to individual bowls. Other options are to add a can of diced green chiles, jalapenos, or some red pepper flakes.
- Easily double or triple this recipe to feed a bigger crowd.
More Chili Recipes
- Instant Pot Chili Recipe
- Slow Cooker Steak Chili (Chili con Carne)
- White Chicken Chili
- Best Easy Chili Recipe
- Chili Cheese Dip
Turkey Chili
Ingredients
- 1 Large Onion chopped finely (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 pounds Lean ground turkey
- 3 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon Dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 30 ounces Canned diced tomatoes with juices
- 15 ounce Canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce Canned pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 48 ounces Low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Place a large stockpot on the stove over medium heat. Add olive oil and ground turkey and onions and saute until onions are softened and lightly browned; about 7 minutes.
- Add all spices (chili powder, cumin, garlic salt and mustard powder) to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low and continue to simmer for at least 20-30 minutes, stirring often, as the chili thickens.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, like cheese, sour cream, avocado, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, chips, etc.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
