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Ultimate Lean Turkey and Three Bean High Protein Chili

A steaming white bowl filled with rich, hearty high protein chili featuring ground meat and dark red kidney beans.
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Make this hearty, high-protein chili using lean ground turkey and three types of beans. It is a filling meal perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned completely. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Add the rinsed beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients.
  6. Bring the chili to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, simmer for 1 hour.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • This chili is naturally gluten free.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, or chopped cilantro.

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