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chipotle turkey chili

Smoky Chipotle Turkey Chili

Lean ground turkey, black beans, kidney beans, fire-roasted tomatoes and chipotles in adobo simmered with cumin, smoked paprika and cocoa. About 30g protein a bowl.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

Chili
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 1/4 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo minced, plus 1 tbsp of the adobo sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 can (28 oz) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar grated from a block
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 3 scallions sliced

Method
 

  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and let it sit for 3 minutes before breaking it up, so it browns. Cook until no pink remains, about 6 minutes.
  2. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in the garlic and chipotles and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cinnamon and cocoa. Stir for 1 minute until the spices smell toasty.
  4. Pour in the tomatoes, both beans, the broth and the salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick.
  5. Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Taste for salt.
  6. Serve in bowls topped with Greek yogurt, cheddar, avocado and scallions.