Name: Flavorful and Easy Turkey Chili: A Quick and Delicious Recipe!
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean); 1 small yellow onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 jalapeño, finely diced, seeds removed (optional); 6 cloves garlic, finely minced; Juice of 1/2 lime, plus more for serving; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional), plus more for serving; Avocado, diced, for serving; Pickled red onions, for serving; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (14 oz) can kidney beans, drained + rinsed; 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained + rinsed; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; Sour cream (or greek yogurt), for serving; Crushed tortilla chips, for serving; Kosher salt + black pepper; 2–3 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp cayenne (or to taste); 1 dried bay leaf; Freshly shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese, for serving

Easy Turkey Chili Recipe

Step 1: Heat Olive Oil [00:00]

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot.

Step 2: Sauté Vegetables [00:10]

Add 1 small diced yellow onion, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1 finely diced jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat) with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Stir in 6 finely minced cloves of garlic.

Step 3: Brown the Turkey [00:30]

Push the vegetable mixture to one side, add another drizzle of oil, and then add 1 pound of ground turkey. Let it sit for a few minutes to brown, then flip and break it up.

Step 4: Add Tomato Paste [00:50]

Stir everything together and push to one side again. Add 2-3 tablespoons of tomato paste and let it caramelize until it starts to stick to the pan.

Step 5: Toast Spices [01:10]

Add a little drizzle of oil, then go in with your spices: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, and 1 dried bay leaf. Toast the spices briefly.

Step 6: Combine Ingredients [01:30]

Pour in 1 (28 oz) can of crushed tomatoes and 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth. Scrape up anything stuck to the bottom of the pan.

Step 7: Add Beans and Simmer [01:50]

Add 1 (14 oz) can of drained and rinsed kidney beans and 1 (14 oz) can of drained and rinsed black beans, along with 1-2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper, then let it simmer partially covered until thickened.

Step 8: Finish and Serve [02:10]

Finish with plenty of lime juice and fresh cilantro, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and top with freshly shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, pickled red onions, and crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!