Healthy Turkish Chili – SHK

This simple and delicious turkey chili is filled with classic chili seasoning and three different beans. This is a creepy and healthy chili recipe – we guarantee no one will miss the beef!
Healthy and delicious turkey chili recipe
I think chili is a typical fall food. It’s warm, full, delicious, and comes to images of football games, neighborhood chefs or Halloween dinners. Over the years, we have done a lot and tried dozens of versions. I knew it was time to revisit my turkey chili recipe and upgrade.
I wish it was as rich and delicious as a nice classic chili…but with all the benefits of Turkey. After some trial and error, I finally found the perfect turkey chili recipe. Satisfied delicious, especially when we piled up each bowl with diced avocado and chopped cheese.

The ingredients you need to make this turkey pepper:
- Türkiye ground
- onion
- Black beans (Make it yourself in the instant pot!)
- Kidney beans
- Pinto Bean
- Broken tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Chopped garlic
- olive oil
- Chicken soup
- Chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder and oregano
- Salt and pepper

How to Make Healthy Turkey Chili:
- Cook onion and turkey. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent and tender. Then, add the Türkiye and cook, breaking down while stirring until browned and mostly cooked.
- Add chili seasoning. Add seasonings and continue cooking for a minute or two to enhance and combine the flavor.
- Add the rest of the chili ingredients. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken soup and beans. Next, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for about 30 minutes, or until your peppers reach the desired consistency.
- Serve. Top the chili with thinly sliced jalapeno, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, chopped cheese and sour cream. Serve with tortilla slices or large slices of cornbread.

Tips and suggestions
What is the secret to a really good chili?
The secret to a good chili is the right combination of spices and cook long enough to develop the flavor and make it have a good density. Adding the sour (vinegar or lemon juice) to the end will enhance the taste and be delicious. And I can’t stress the importance of providing many quality toppings! ! Here are some of our favorites:
- Chopped cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Queso mural)
- Thin sliced jalapeno peppers
- Dice avocado
- Thin sliced green onions
- Thin sliced radish
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Broken corn flakes
- Dice tomatoes
Should I serve with Turkish Chili?
I love serving chili with my favorite cornbread, croissant rolls, sweet potato cookies or sometimes even these mini cinnamon rolls!


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Healthy turkey pepper
This simple and delicious turkey chili is filled with classic chili seasoning and three different beans. This is a creepy and healthy chili recipe – we guarantee no one will miss the beef!
Serve: 8
Calories: 268KCAL
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In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until they start to soften and translucent. Add garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes, be careful not to let it burn.
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Add Türkiye to the pot and break it with meat or spatula. Stir until the turkey is mostly cooked. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes to bring the flavors together.
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Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, all beans and chicken soup. Stir everything together and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a low profile and cover the lid with a lid and cook for 30 minutes or more depending on the thickness of the peppers you prefer, stirring occasionally
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Serve with your favorite chili toppings such as sour cream or Greek yogurt, grated cheese, crushed Queso murals, green onions, corn flakes, chopped cilantro, chopped avocado and jalapeno rings. enjoy!
storage
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. it’s great!
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Once ready to heat, place frozen peppers in the refrigerator for 24 hours and add to the pan on the stove. If the peppers are too thick, add water or chicken broth to achieve the desired consistency.
Calories: 268KCAL | carbohydrate: 36g | protein: 25g | Fatty: 4g | Saturated fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated fat: 1g | Monounsaturated fat: 2g | Trans fat: 0.01g | cholesterol: 32mg | sodium: 1217mg | Potassium: 1037mg | fiber: 12g | sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1016IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | calcium: 117mg | iron: 5mg