Description
Lean ground turkey, smoky spices, creamy beans, and a hint of maple sweetness come together in this quick, soul-warming chili. It’s everything you crave after a long day—easy, hearty, and ready in under an hour. With pantry staples and one trusty pot, this dish turns weeknights into something worth slowing down for.
Ingredients
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb ground turkey (93–94% lean)
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1 sweet onion, diced
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1 bell pepper, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp chili powder
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1 tsp cumin
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
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1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
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1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
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1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
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¼ cup pure maple syrup
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½–1 cup chicken or veggie broth
Instructions
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Sauté Veggies: Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Add onion and bell pepper, cook 5 mins. Stir in garlic, cook 30 seconds.
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Brown Turkey: Add turkey, breaking it up. Cook until browned, 5–6 mins.
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Spice It Up: Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt & pepper. Toast spices 1 min.
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Simmer: Add tomatoes, sauce, beans, maple syrup, and ½ cup broth. Simmer uncovered 20–25 mins, stirring occasionally.
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Finish & Serve: Let rest 5 mins. Adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and top as desired.
Notes
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Add pumpkin purée for autumn flair
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Sub ground beef or plant-based crumbles
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Use different beans or fire-roasted tomatoes
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Double it—freezes beautifully!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 CaL
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g