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Tasty Turkey Chili with Chopped Veggies (Stovetop)

Cozy and delicious, this turkey chili recipe is packed with chopped veggies like onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot for a satisfying meal. Cooked on the stovetop and ready in just under an hour and a half, I love garnishing a bowl of this homemade chili with cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh avocado! 
Course Soup and Stew
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher, Low Lactose
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10 (1 1/2 cups each)
Calories 249kcal
Author Christy Gurin

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil or avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 bell peppers (seeded and chopped)
  • 2 small zucchini chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 carrot chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 2 turkey or chicken sausage links raw with outer casing removed and discarded (can use 4-6 oz. more ground turkey instead or leave this out)
  • 2 Tablespoons Mexican chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or more if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire
  • 15 oz can pinto beans
  • 15 oz can kidney beans
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • hot sauce per preference
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and onions are starting to brown. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
  • Add turkey and cook until browned, chopping into small pieces while cooking.
  • When turkey is browned, add spices and Worcestershire and stir into cooked meat for one minute before adding beans, broth, tomatoes, and tomato paste.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 45 minutes uncovered. Adjust spice level with hot sauce and salt before serving. Optional garnishes include cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, chives, and green onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5g | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1034mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3215IU | Vitamin C: 53.5mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 4.6mg