Turkey Chili Con Carne (Turkey mince chilli) - The Dinner Bite (2024)

Ground turkey chili puts a healthy spin on the classic chili made with ground beef/mince. This turkey mince chilli is not only easy but also delicious, hearty, and packed with great nutrients. It is perfect on a cold night or any weeknight if you want something filling and satisfying. Serve over boiled rice, baked potato chips and many more.

Ground turkey chilli con carne recipe

If you want a hearty and delicious healthy one pan weeknight dinner that is economical and easy to prepare, this turkey mince chili is a perfect choice. It makes a great make-ahead meal and it also freezes well.

Turkey chili is rich, delicious and packed with many health benefits. Turkey is a lean meat, it’s a healthier alternative to ground beef and can be used in all sorts of dishes. It is also an excellent source of protein, low in fat, and the rest of the other ingredients used such as kidney beans and veggies are high in fiber, and packed with other vitamins and minerals. This dish will surely keep you full for longer and satisfied.

Another reason you should be making this chili today is because of its versatility. You can make it mild or as spicy as you want. More importantly, you can literally serve it over anything. My go-to way of enjoying it is over steamy and fluffy baked (jacket) potatoes, while my children love it with boiled white rice or chips and tortilla. You can also serve in between buns as you would with sloppy joes.

This recipe is super easy to make and it comes together fairly quickly too, you can have this on the dinner table in less than 40 minutes.

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What you will need

To make this comforting and hearty turkey mince chili at home, you will need the following handful of ingredients

Ground turkey: depending on where you are reading from, this is the same as turkey mince

Kidney beans

Tomato paste

Red bell pepper: substitute with green or yellow bell pepper

Chopped tomatoes: substitute with fire-roasted chopped tomatoes

Chicken stock

Chili seasoning: I used store-bought for this recipe, however, you can easily make yours at home, my go-to combinations are cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, dried coriander and garlic powder.

Onions

Garlic

Extra virgin olive oil

Brown sugar: this is optional, I use it as it adds a hint of sweetness to the dish which balances the acidity from the tomato. You don't need a lot, a teaspoon or less should be just fine.

Salt and black pepper to taste

See Also

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How to make ground turkey chili (turkey mince chilli)

Heat up extra virgin olive oil on medium high heat in a dutch oven, add chopped red bell pepper, onions, and garlic, and saute until soft and fragrant.

Add ground turkey (turkey mince) and cook, breaking it up as you go until it is white and no longer pink

Add tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, salt and black pepper, stir to combine, and cook for another 1-2 minutes stirring occasionally so that it doesn't burn.

Pour in chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, and kidney beans and stir to combine deglazing the bottom of the pan at the same time.

Let the chili come to a quick boil then reduce the heat to medium-low heat and bring it to a simmer for 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally.

Take the chili off the heat, let it cool slightly and serve.Top the chili with sliced avocado, sour cream and shredded cheese. Enjoy

How long does ground turkey chili last in the fridge

Chili keeps well in the fridge and it can last up to 4 days in an airtight container if stored properly.

Can you freeze turkey chili

Yes, this turkey mince chili freezes very well. Make sure to let it cool completely before putting it in freezer-safe containers. It can be stored for up 6 months.

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Baked pork meatballsSo there you have it, another easy and delicious one pan dinner recipe that the whole family will love. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 star and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your