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Turkey chili is the perfect compromise on a cold day when you want a warm bowl of comfort food with fewer calories than beef chili. Turkey chili has the same hearty texture as beef chili<\/a>, but it yields only 200 calories (and just 4 grams of fat!) per serving. Here’s how to make the best turkey chili at home, with all of the flavor.<\/p>\n First, cook the ground turkey. In a large skillet, start by crumbling together the turkey, celery, onion and pepper over medium-high heat. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip<\/em>: Lean ground turkey contains 53% less fat and 38% less saturated fat than regular ground turkey. It works great in casseroles, tacos and other dishes that use crumbled meat.<\/p>\n Next, get the slow cooker in on the action. Transfer the turkey and vegetable mixture to a 5-quart slow cooker. Stir in the seasonings, tomatoes, pasta sauce, chili beans, water and corn. Cook the chili, covered, on high for 1 hour.<\/p>\n The secret to this chili isn\u2019t in the ingredients as much as it\u2019s in the cooking method. To really build flavor, cook the chili on low for an additional 5 to 6 hours. You can also elevate your dish with one of these chili flavor boosters<\/a>.<\/p>\n To finish the chili, stir in the kidney and pinto beans. Cook covered on low for an additional 30 minutes or until hot.<\/p>\n Serve chili in bowls and, if desired, top with sour cream, avocado and jalapeno.<\/p>\n Short on time? You can use a pressure cooker to make this recipe, too. This version cooks in just 25 minutes!<\/p>\n To make, simply select the saute or browning setting on a 6-quart electric pressure cooker and adjust it for medium heat. Add the turkey and cook until it’s no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the turkey into crumbles as you go. Drain away any fat, then add the water and cook for 1 minute, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the pan.<\/p>\n Return the turkey to the pressure cooker and stir in tomatoes, pasta sauce, beans, celery, onion, green pepper, corn and seasonings. Lock the lid and close the pressure-release valve. Pressure-cook the chili on high for 5 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Quick-release any remaining pressure and serve with desired toppings.<\/p>\n You can easily customize this chili to suit your tastes. Add some favorite ingredients, sub some others, add your favorite spices\u2014the options are limitless! Use coffee or beer instead of water to add depth of flavor. Add lime or orange zest at the end of cooking for a citrus twist. Simmer chili with a cinnamon stick for extra spice. For an extra spicy kick, add sliced fresh jalapeno or serrano peppers, ground cayenne pepper or canned chipotles in adobo. Not a fan of red chili? This white turkey chili recipe<\/a> is another healthy favorite.<\/p>\n Can’t finish up a batch of chili (or just want to prep in advance)? You can freeze it! Simply cool the chili and place it in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, then heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.<\/p>\n Yes, but it will affect the nutritional value of the chili as ground beef has more fat than ground turkey. To substitute, simply replace the turkey with 1 pound lean ground beef. Or, check out our best chili recipes<\/a> of all time to find a new favorite.<\/p>\n Yes, but the end result will be more like a soup than a chili. Consider using a little less water if you omit the hot chili beans and adjust the spice levels to your taste. You can also substitute different types of beans\u2014such as black beans\u2014if you’d like.<\/p>\n Our recipe calls for chili powder, cumin, pepper and cayenne pepper\u2014and it also gets some flavor from the hot chili beans. Feel free to adjust the spice level to your individual tastes. For more spice, we recommend adding additional chili powder, 1\/4 tablespoon at a time, until you’ve reached the desired spice level.<\/p>\n We love to serve this turkey chili with sour cream, cubed avocado and diced jalapeno peppers. But it’s also delicious topped with tortilla chips, bread cubes (we’re big fans of these cornbread recipes<\/a>), green onion or pepper jack cheese. Go ahead and use whatever chili toppings you love!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I’ve taken my mother’s healthy turkey chili recipe and made it thicker and more robust. It’s a favorite, especially in fall and winter. \u2014Celesta Zanger, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7970,"featured_media":766056,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,306879,340641,305969,304328,304998,304292,305487,304338,304515,304390,303966,307414,304988,305004,340638,304368,303887,306848,306894,304297,304268,307307,304558,324623,304388,304078,306699,304560,303883,307413,304403],"categories-v2":[308623,309854,340807,311683,308988,308984,308481,308945,308305,310796,308992,308880,308761,308495,310443,308935,308951,340804,308745,308478,309603,309871,308308,259483,310342,308910,309177,308752,308698,309004,312672,308915,308476,310442,311697,312891,340273,308812],"coauthors":[128191],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"White Turkey 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Delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maball"},"reviewBody":"This is a very good recipe- definitely not the best chili- but its good enough. It needs more spice. I did not have spicy chili beans though, so added green chilis. Definitely decent and it uses a lot of cans up from the pantry...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Marcia"},"reviewBody":"As a Texan, I have made chili all my life. Wanted an easy prep this time because short of time. Wasn\u2019t sure about pasta sauce but I opted to follow exactly. So good. Will definitely make again","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"katecrid47"},"reviewBody":"This was amazing! I only omitted the green peppers as we don't like them. The family loved it! Great flavor. Also a good base recipe to add to. I am definitely making this again! Thanks for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bzdz1128"},"reviewBody":"I made this today. I didn't add this or leave out that, just followed and it was absolutely delicious. My wife is from Texas and usually makes the chili, but is sick, so I made this and she loved it, me too!! Great recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"nikkibonnay"},"reviewBody":"This was my first pot of chili and I served it to friends and everyone really liked it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sugarpie68"},"reviewBody":"I made this tonight. It was so delicious! The only thing I did different was use mild chili beans instead of hot because I don't like things really spicy. It was still very flavorful. I'll be making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tiffanyrn77"},"reviewBody":"This was my first attemp to make chili. My family was so impressed. It is so deliciouse. I questioned adding corn but I am glad I did.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mkaskela"},"reviewBody":"I used ground venison instead of turkey and it turned out fantastic!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BBagins"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious! I used jalapeno peppers from a jar instead of the hot chili beans because I didn't have any. I used about 2 Tbsp chopped. At first it seemed like it was going to be too hot, but when we put it together with rice and sour cream on top, it was perfect!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"huntinglady"},"reviewBody":"This was the best chili I have ever had. I'm always looking for a good chili recipe and had yet to find one that is until now. The only thing different I did was omitted the green peppers (husband does't like), corn (I don't like) used medium chili beans as that is what I had on hand and didn't use the sour cream. I think it was the spaghetti sauce that made this recipe really good. It will be my go to chili recipe from now on. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Brown the turkey<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Transfer to the slow cooker<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Cook low and slow<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Add remaining ingredients<\/h3>\n
Step 5: Top it off<\/h3>\n
How to Make Turkey Chili in an Instant Pot<\/h2>\n
Turkey Chili Variations<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze turkey chili?<\/h3>\n
Turkey Chili Tips<\/h2>\n
Can I use ground beef instead of ground turkey in this chili?<\/h3>\n
Can you make turkey chili without beans?<\/h3>\n
What seasonings can you use in turkey chili?<\/h3>\n
What toppings go well with turkey chili?<\/h3>\n
Healthy Turkey Chili Tips<\/h2>
How do you store healthy turkey chili?<\/h3>
What are some variations of healthy turkey chili?<\/h3>
What is the recommended turkey lean percentage to use for healthy turkey chili?<\/h3>We recommend using 85 percent lean. Use up leftover turkey by making one of these ground turkey recipes<\/a>.
\u2014Christina Herbst<\/a>, Taste Recipes Assistant Digital Editor<\/i>, and Peggy Woodward<\/a>, Taste Recipes Senior Food Editor<\/i>","Metadescription":"This healthy turkey chili recipe is about to become a new favorite for fall and winter. It's thick and robust while still nutritious.","DigitalHeadnotes":"I've taken my mother's healthy turkey chili recipe and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in fall and winter. \u2014Celesta Zanger, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"Healthy Turkey Chili","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with celery, onion and green pepper over medium-high heat until turkey is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, pasta sauce, chili beans, water and corn.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Cook, covered, on high 1 hour. Reduce setting to low; cook, covered, 5-6 hours or until flavors are blended.","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Stir in kidney and pinto beans; cook, covered, on low 30 minutes longer. If desired, serve with sour cream, avocado and jalapeno.","SequenceNo":3}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Chili Recipes","ID":94266},{"Name":"Chilies","ID":95086},{"Name":"Mexican Chili","ID":94558},{"Name":"Slow Cooker Chili Recipes","ID":94570},{"Name":"Soup Recipes","ID":94298},{"Name":"Turkey Chili","ID":94574}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Mexican Chilies","ID":89768},{"Name":"Mexican Recipes","ID":89736}],"HealthyEating":[{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":0},{"Name":"Diabetic Chili Recipes","ID":105308},{"Name":"Diabetic Recipes","ID":105232},{"Name":"Diabetic Soup Recipes","ID":105248},{"Name":"Low Fat Chili Recipes","ID":105196},{"Name":"Low Fat Recipes","ID":105180}],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Beans & Legumes","ID":101985},{"Name":"Hot Peppers","ID":102021},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029},{"Name":"Sweet Peppers","ID":102053},{"Name":"Tomato Recipes","ID":100437},{"Name":"Tomato Soup Recipes","ID":100757},{"Name":"Turkey Chili Recipes","ID":100529},{"Name":"Turkey Dinners","ID":100745},{"Name":"Turkey Recipes","ID":100533},{"Name":"Turkey Side Dishes","ID":100537}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Country Woman Chili Recipes","ID":107317},{"Name":"Country Woman Recipes","ID":107253},{"Name":"View All Country Woman Recipes","ID":107353}],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Cuisines","ID":305271},{"Name":"Mexican","ID":305383},{"Name":"North America","ID":305374},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Chilis","ID":305969},{"Name":"Soups","ID":306699},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Slow Cooker","ID":304078},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Diabetic","ID":304998},{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":305004},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Fall","ID":304390},{"Name":"Potluck","ID":304558},{"Name":"Seasons","ID":304388},{"Name":"Super Bowl","ID":304560},{"Name":"Winter","ID":304403},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Beans & Legumes","ID":306879},{"Name":"Chili Powder","ID":340641},{"Name":"Ground Turkey","ID":307414},{"Name":"Herbs & Spices","ID":340638},{"Name":"Kidney Beans","ID":306894},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Turkey","ID":307413},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Dinner","ID":304292},{"Name":"Lunch","ID":304297},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 cup: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B>2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.","NoOfRatings":11,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Turkey-Chili_EXPS_SCBZ18_17507_C07_27_4b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Turkey-Chili_EXPS_SCBZ18_17507_C07_27_4b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":true,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"Turkey Chili Tips","TipText":"Can you make this turkey chili recipe on the stovetop instead of in the slow cooker?<\/h3>Yes, you can make this chili on the stovetop in a Dutch oven<\/a> or large stockpot. It may take some trial and error to get the cook time just right. Before you begin, check out our ultimate guide to making chili from scratch<\/a>.
How can you make turkey chili your own?<\/h3>There are many creative ways to give your chili a flavorful upgrade<\/a>. Use coffee or beer instead of water to add depth of flavor. Add lime or orange zest at the end of cooking for a citrus twist. Simmer chili with a cinnamon stick for extra spice. Swap out ground turkey for ground beef. For an extra spicy kick, add sliced fresh jalapeno or serrano peppers, ground cayenne pepper, or canned chipotles in adobo.
What can you serve with turkey chili?<\/h3>The best accompaniment is buttery cornbread<\/a>! Or add fun garnishes such as shredded cheese, chopped green onions or scallions, sliced radishes, corn chips, oyster crackers, popcorn, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, limes and more. Here are more pro tips for making the perfect pot of chili<\/a>!
\u2014Amy Glander<\/a>, Taste Recipes Book Editor<\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44040,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311683,"name":"Chilis","slug":"chilis","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311618,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Warm up with these chili recipes, including vegetarian chili, turkey chili, slow cooker chili, chicken chili, white chili, venison chili, beef chili, Mexican chili and more.","parent":310796,"count":448,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/chilis\/"},{"term_id":311697,"name":"Turkey Chilis","slug":"turkey-chilis","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311632,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Enjoy these family-favorite turkey chili recipes, including bean chili, chipotle chili, spicy chili, white turkey chili, turkey chili with pasta and more.","parent":311683,"count":44,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/chilis\/turkey-chilis\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Healthy Turkey Chili"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n