Smoky Turkey Chili
480 calories · 38 g protein · Dinner
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
480 per serving
This smoky turkey chili proves comfort food can absolutely fit a calorie deficit. Lean ground turkey simmers with tomatoes, kidney beans, and a bold chili spice blend until thick and hearty.
A serving lands around 480 calories with 38 grams of protein, so it satisfies like the beef version at a fraction of the fat. It tastes even better the next day, which makes it perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 93% lean ground turkey1.25 lb (567 g)
- olive oil1 tbsp (14 g)
- yellow onion, diced1 medium (110 g)
- red bell pepper, diced1 medium (150 g)
- garlic, minced3 cloves (9 g)
- chili powder2 tbsp (16 g)
- ground cumin1 tbsp (7 g)
- smoked paprika1 tsp (2 g)
- canned crushed tomatoes28 oz (794 g)
- canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed15 oz (425 g)
- water1/2 cup (120 g)
- plain nonfat Greek yogurt, for serving1/2 cup (115 g)
Directions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat and brown the turkey 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up, until no longer pink.
- 2
Add the onion and bell pepper and cook 5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika and toast 1 minute.
- 4
Pour in the tomatoes, beans, and water and bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper and top each bowl with a spoonful of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition (approximate)
480
Calories
38 g
Protein
42 g
Carbs
14 g
Fat
Nutrition values are approximate and calculated per serving.
Tips
- ✓Chili thickens overnight; loosen it with a splash of water when reheating.
- ✓Freeze single portions up to 3 months for emergency dinners.
- ✓Stir in 1 cup of frozen corn during the last 5 minutes if you want extra sweetness.
