This turkey chili is a meal-prep staple β it’s filling, genuinely high in protein, and gets better after a day or two in the fridge as the flavors settle. Lean ground turkey keeps the fat low while kidney beans and sweet potato add fiber, slow-digesting carbs, and enough bulk to make each bowl satisfying without going heavy on calories. One big batch gives you four generous portions ready to go for the week.
Recipe
Turkey Chili with Kidney Beans and Sweet Potato
Nutrition Per Serving
415Calories
40gProtein
38gCarbs
9gFat
Ingredients
- 600g lean ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 large sweet potato (approx. 300g), peeled and cut into 1cm cubes
- 1 can (400g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 250ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Β½ tsp dried oregano
- Β½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ΒΌ tsp black pepper
- ΒΌ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and cook for 4β5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and break it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5β6 minutes, stirring frequently, until fully browned with no pink remaining.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using), coating the meat and vegetables evenly.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, sweet potato cubes, and drained kidney beans. Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover partially with a lid, and simmer for 25β28 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is tender and the chili has thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Divide into 4 portions and serve immediately, or cool completely and refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
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