Warm You to the Core Chili
Healthy chili is one of those dinners that is a staple on my dinner rotation regardless if it is the middle of the winter or on a rainy spring night. It is hearty, fully of protein and fiber, and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ground turkey or ground chicken
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 red bell peppers chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 28 oz can crushed tomato
- 15 oz can kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- Avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, cheese and/or tortilla chips for toppings optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground turkey and onion until cooked through. Remove from the pan and place to the side.
- Into the pot, add the bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add in the chicken broth and tomato paste. Stir until the tomato paste is completely mixed in. Add in the crushed tomatoes and beans. Stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add all of the spices and the ground turkey mixture into the pot and stir thoroughly until everything is mixed together. Cook on low to medium heat for 20 minutes. You can also use a slow cooker and place it on low for 6-8 hours.
- Serve right away with your favorite toppings.
Notes
