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Top down bowl of turkey chili with sliced avocado, green onions and red onions on top
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3-Bean Turkey Chili

3-Bean Turkey Chili is hearty, satiating and loaded with flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 477kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 medium-sized red onion or yellow onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 4 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 28-oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth or beef broth
  • 1 (14-oz) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (14-oz) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (14-oz) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 (7-oz) can diced green chilis (mild)
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup red wine optional*

Instructions

  • Heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat in a large pot such as a Dutch oven or stock pot. Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until it has softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
    Red onions sautéing in a pot
  • Stir in the garlic and bell peppers and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant.
    Green bell pepper, garlic and onion sauteing in a pot.
  • Add in the ground turkey and use a spatula to break it into small chunks. Stir in the chili powder, cocoa powder, dried oregano and sea salt.
    Ground meat and vegetables cooking in a soup pot to make chili
  • Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, beans, and canned green chilis. If you're adding red wine, do so now too.
    Horizontal image of a big pot of turkey chili, ready to bring to a boil and cook.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and bring the chili to a full boil. Reduce to medium heat to a gentle boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes (ideally cook the chili longer for maximum flavor).
    Finished turkey chili, ready to serve.
  • Serve turkey chili with your favorite chili toppings such as red onion, green onions, avocado, sour cream, grated cheese, or tortilla chips. Whip up my Gluten-Free Cornbread for the perfect pairing to this healthy turkey chili recipe.
    Horizontal photo of turkey chili in a big ceramic bowl with onions and sour cream on top.

Notes

I used lean ground turkey, but you can also use a higher fat percentage of ground turkey, ground beef, or ground chicken.
*Use a dry red wine like cabernet sauvignon or Malbec.
Store chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 9g