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Grammy's Ground Turkey Chili Loaded with Veggies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and nutritious ground turkey chili packed with colorful vegetables and flavorful spices, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 lb ground turkey

Vegetables

  • 2 medium zucchini (cut into ½" pieces)
  • 2 medium yellow squash (cut into ½" pieces)
  • 3 large sweet onions (2 onions cut into ½" pieces, 1 diced for serving)
  • 2 red bell peppers red bell peppers (cut into ½" pieces)

Canned Goods

  • 1 28oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 28oz whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 15oz cannellini beans

Spices & Seasonings

  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp dried basil
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1.5 Tbsp Kosher salt (plus more as needed)
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Other

  • 1 lemon lemon (juiced)
  • to taste white rice (optional, for serving)

Toppings

  • various shredded Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack cheese
  • various sour cream
  • various cilantro
  • various raw onion (diced for serving)

Instructions 

  • Brown the turkey in a large pot with 2 Tbsp olive oil, season with 1 tsp salt, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Sauté zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and red pepper with 2 Tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp salt until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add crushed and whole tomatoes, breaking up the whole tomatoes. Stir in spices, beans, and lemon juice. Return turkey to pot.
  • Simmer covered for 30 minutes, then taste and adjust seasonings. Serve over rice with toppings.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings and spice levels to your preference.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili, Ground Turkey, Vegetables