One-Pot Turkey Chili

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4.91 from 11 votes

A turkey chili recipe that is as easy to make as it is delicious. A meal full of lean meat and veggies the whole family will love and done in one-pot and under an hour.

Cook Time30

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baked Turkey Meatballs, Cannellini Beans, Chili, Turkey Chili, White Kidney Beans, Zucchini

Servings: servings

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Alisa Infanti

Equipment

Stove
Large heavy-bottomed stockpot
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Chopping Knife
Large wooden spoon
Ladle for serving

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground turkey
1 ½ cups diced zucchini about 2 large or 3 small zucchinis
1 large onion finely chopped
1 ½ tbsp chili powder
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp crushed chili flakes
3 cloves minced garlic
1 ½ tbsp cumin
1 tsp sugar
28 oz crushed tomatoes or 1 large can
2 cups White kidney or tri-blend canned beans drained and rinsed well

Instructions

Heat large pot or stockpot to medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and onions and cook until turkey is browned. Use a wooden spoonbreak meat into small pieces.
Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar and chili flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mixing occasionally.
Stir in diced zucchini and cook for about 5 minutes or until softened slightly. About 5 minutes
Add crushed tomatoes and beans and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Serve.

Notes

If you are following the 21 Day Fix or 80 Day Obsession Meal Plans this recipe would count as the following containers:

1 red, 1/2 yellow, 3/4 green

Storage:

Store in a sealed container or the covered pot in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months.

Reheat in the microwave or stovetop over medium-low heat.

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