This easy Turkey Chili comes together in just 1 hour with lean ground turkey, beans, and veggies, and a SECRET INGREDIENT that enhances the flavors in this delicious dish that's perfect for dinner and game days.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion diced
1 red bell pepper diced
2 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno pepper minced
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup chicken stock
14 ounces diced tomatoes
4 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
14 ounces dark red kidney beans thoroughly rinsed
1½ tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1 ounce bittersweet baking chocolate or 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
sour cream
cheddar cheese
green onions
Directions
In a large pot, add the 1 tablespoon olive oil, diced 1 small yellow onion, and 1 red bell pepper and simmer on medium-low heat until the onions start becoming translucent and the pepper are soft.
Add the 2 garlic cloves (minced) and 1 jalapeno pepper (if using) and cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.
Increase heat to medium and add 1 lb ground turkey and cook until browned.
Add 1 cup chicken stock, 14 ounces diced tomatoes, 14 ounces tomato sauce, and 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar and stir together.
Add in 14 ounces dark red kidney beans, 1½ tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper, 1 ounce bittersweet baking chocolate, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, and stir together.
Simmer over medium heat for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Chili will be watery at first but will thicken up.
Turn off heat after the 40 minutes has passed and let rest on the stove for another 10 minutes. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions and any other desired toppings.