Perfect Turkey Chili

Name: Perfect Turkey Chili
Total time: 18000 s
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900 g) Ground turkey (93% lean); 1 tbsp (15ml, optional) Olive oil; 1 , diced Onion; 1 , diced Bell pepper; 1 tbsp, minced Garlic; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 28 oz (800 g) can) Crushed tomatoes; 1 can (400g), drained and rinsed Black beans; 1 can (400g), drained and rinsed Kidney beans; 1 cup (240 ml) Chicken broth; 2 tbsp Chili powder; 2 tsp Cumin; 1/2 ” diced sweet potatoes; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp (plus extra to taste) Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Tim Griffin @cook_115067908

Batched meal, makes 6 servings as is. Drain extra liquid after browning but leave a bit. Add jalapeño for some heat. Can also use ground beef. We added a sweet potatoes diced 1/2” cubes with diced tomatoes.

Tim Griffin @cook_115067908

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Ingredients

4-5 hours

6 servings

2 lbs (900 g)Ground turkey (93% lean)
1 tbsp(15ml, optional) Olive oil
1, diced Onion
1, diced Bell pepper
1tbsp, minced Garlic
2 tbspTomato paste
28 oz (800 g)can) Crushed tomatoes
1 can(400g), drained and rinsed Black beans
1 can(400g), drained and rinsed Kidney beans
1 cup (240 ml)Chicken broth
2 tbspChili powder
2 tspCumin
1/2” diced sweet potatoes
1 tspPaprika
1 tsp(plus extra to taste) Salt
1/2 tspBlack pepper

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Steps

4-5 hours

1

Heat a 6–7 quart pot on medium-high for 1–2 min. Add olive oil if using.
2

Add ground turkey. Break up and brown until no pink remains, 8–10 min.
3

Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring, for 5 min until softened.
4

Add minced garlic. Stir constantly for 30 sec until fragrant.
5

Add tomato paste. Stir and cook for 1 min to deepen flavor.
6

Add crushed tomatoes, both beans, chicken broth, and all spices. Stir well.
7

Add sweet potatoes
8

Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered on medium-low for 15–20 min, stirring every 3–4 min.
9

Taste and adjust seasoning. Add salt, cumin, or hot sauce as needed.
10

Chili should be thick but spoonable, with visible beans and peppers.
11

Cool for 20–30 min before portioning into containers (about 2 cups each).

Tips

For a restaurant-level upgrade, consider adding a splash of lime juice or fresh cilantro before serving. For a milder version, reduce the chili powder and serve with toppings like sour cream.