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Hearty High Protein Turkey Chili for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, thick high protein chili featuring ground meat and dark red kidney beans.
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This recipe delivers a satisfying, high protein chili using lean ground turkey, making it a perfect, filling meal for weeknights or meal prep. It is simple to make and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned completely. Drain any excess grease.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
  5. Add the rinsed beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, simmer for 1 hour.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker high protein chili, combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free, fitting well into healthy chili recipes.
  • Serve this protein packed comfort food with shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, or chopped cilantro.

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