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Ultimate High Protein Turkey and Two Bean Chili

A spoonful of thick, rich high protein chili, featuring ground meat and dark red kidney beans, lifted from a white bowl.
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A hearty, flavorful chili recipe using lean ground turkey and a mix of beans to deliver a high protein count, perfect for meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add onion and bell pepper to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add black beans, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  6. Bring the chili to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, simmer for 1 hour.
  7. Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker method, combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • This chili freezes well. Cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
  • To make this a low-carb option, omit the beans and add extra lean ground turkey or shredded chicken breast.
  • For a white chicken chili variation, substitute ground turkey with shredded cooked chicken breast and use cannellini beans instead of black beans, using green chiles and white beans for the base.

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