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Healthy Skinny Turkey Chili – Best New Year Recipe

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This Healthy Skinny Ground Turkey Chili is a light yet satisfying comfort food, perfect for New Year’s resolutions. It uses a clever broth-browning technique to cut fat without sacrificing flavor, delivering a thick, smoky, and protein-packed chili in about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or 1/4 cup broth for oil-free)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1.5 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (93/7 works best)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for serving)
  • Diced avocado (for serving)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream (for serving)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prep your vegetables: Dice the onion, bell peppers, and celery. Mince the garlic. Set aside.
  2. Brown the turkey: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil (or 1/4 cup broth) in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, break apart, and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Sauté the aromatics: In the same pot, add a splash of broth or oil if needed. Sauté onion, bell peppers, and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Toast the spices: Sprinkle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chipotle powder, oregano, and cayenne over vegetables. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Combine liquids and meat: Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes and tomato sauce, scraping up browned bits. Add broth and stir. Return cooked turkey to pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Simmer the chili: Reduce heat to low, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add beans and corn: Stir in kidney beans, black beans, and frozen corn. Increase heat to medium and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 5-10 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice.
  8. Rest and serve: Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and top with desired garnishes.

Notes

For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for an extra 10-15 minutes or mash some beans before adding. Chili tastes even better the next day. To freeze, cool completely and store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

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