Low Fat Turkey Chili Recipes

SERIOUSLY, THE BEST HEALTHY TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
• Next add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
• Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

SIMPLE TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion, and cook until tender.
• Pour water into the pot. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. Season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

TURKEY CHILI (HIGH FIBER, LOW-CALORIE AND LOW-FAT)

Steps:

• Brown the ground turkey and drain. Add the taco seasonings, garlic salt and stir until spices are fragrant.
• Add celery and onions and cook until they are softened.
• Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer.
• Cook until the lentils and barley are tender, about an hour or so.
• You may want to add more water so that the chili is the consistency you like.
• This freezes very well.
• One serving is 1 cup.

LOW FAT TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, cook the turkey and next 4 ingredients over medium heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain.
• Stir in the beans and remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer covered for 30 minutes and then 30 minutes uncovered or until chili reaches desired thickness.
• Ladle into serving bowls; garnish with chopped onion and low fat cheddar cheese, if desired.

LOW-FAT TURKEY CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add the onions, peppers, carrots, and garlic.
• Cook about 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until veggies are tender and onions are golden.
• Add the cumin and chili powder, then stir in the turkey, breaking up the meat.
• Once the turkey is cooked through, add the salsa, black beans, chicken broth, and tomato paste.
• Simmer about 45 minutes over medium heat.
• The chili should thicken as the liquid is reduced.