{"id":"c3481b8f-8408-4581-929d-b35da270f4da","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/c3481b8f-8408-4581-929d-b35da270f4da","source_url":"https://kristineskitchenblog.com/healthy-turkey-chili-recipe-stovetop-slow-cooker-or-instant-pot/","title":"The BEST Turkey Chili Recipe","description":"This Turkey Chili is healthy, hearty and so delicious! Made with ground turkey, chili seasonings and three kinds of beans, it's richly flavored and so satisfying. I've made this recipe on the stove top, in an Instant Pot and in a slow cooker. You'll find instructions for all three cooking methods below.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT25M","cook_time":"PT60M","total_time":"PT85M","image_url":"https://kristineskitchenblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/best-turkey-chili-recipe-54.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 cup chopped yellow onion","item":"chopped yellow onion","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 pound ground turkey","item":"ground turkey","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 tablespoon brown sugar","item":"brown sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chili powder (use 1 tablespoon for less spice)","item":"chili powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"use 1 tablespoon for less spice"},{"text":"1 tablespoon ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoons tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth (or one 14.5 ounce can)","item":"low sodium chicken broth","quantity":1.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or one 14.5 ounce can"},{"text":"28 ounce can fire roasted crushed tomatoes (or fire roasted diced tomatoes)","item":"can fire roasted crushed tomatoes","quantity":28,"unit":"oz","preparation":"or fire roasted diced tomatoes"},{"text":"15 ounce can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)","item":"can kidney beans","quantity":15,"unit":"oz","preparation":"rinsed and drained"},{"text":"15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)","item":"can black beans","quantity":15,"unit":"oz","preparation":"rinsed and drained"},{"text":"15 ounce can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)","item":"can pinto beans","quantity":15,"unit":"oz","preparation":"rinsed and drained"},{"text":"For topping: shredded cheese, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, cilantro, chopped onions, etc. (as desired)","item":"For topping: shredded cheese, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, cilantro, chopped onions, etc.","preparation":"as desired"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook 2 minutes, until onion starts to soften. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring to crumble the meat, until turkey is browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.","section":"To Make on the Stove Top:"},{"number":2,"text":"Add the brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Add the broth and stir, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.","section":"To Make on the Stove Top:"},{"number":3,"text":"Stir in the crushed tomatoes and beans.","section":"To Make on the Stove Top:"},{"number":4,"text":"Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Cover the chili during the first part of the cook time, and then uncover during the last 30 minutes to thicken.","section":"To Make on the Stove Top:"},{"number":5,"text":"Serve chili with toppings, as desired.","section":"To Make on the Stove Top:"},{"number":6,"text":"Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook 2 minutes, until onion starts to soften. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring to crumble the meat, until turkey is browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.","section":"To Make in the Slow Cooker:"},{"number":7,"text":"Turn off the heat and add the brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Add the broth and stir, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Transfer the mixture into your slow cooker insert.","section":"To Make in the Slow Cooker:"},{"number":8,"text":"Add the crushed tomatoes and then beans to the slow cooker and stir.","section":"To Make in the Slow Cooker:"},{"number":9,"text":"Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.","section":"To Make in the Slow Cooker:"},{"number":10,"text":"Stir and serve chili with toppings, as desired.","section":"To Make in the Slow Cooker:"},{"number":11,"text":"Turn Instant Pot on sauté setting. Add the olive oil and onion and cook 2 minutes, until onion starts to soften. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring to crumble the meat, until turkey is browned, about 5 minutes. Turn off the Instant Pot and stir in the garlic.","section":"To Make in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker):"},{"number":12,"text":"Add the brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Add the broth and stir well, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.","section":"To Make in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker):"},{"number":13,"text":"Add the crushed tomatoes and then beans on top of the meat mixture and DO NOT stir in.","section":"To Make in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker):"},{"number":14,"text":"Close the Instant Pot lid and move the valve to the sealing position. Pressure cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.","section":"To Make in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker):"},{"number":15,"text":"Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 10 minutes (by leaving it off after it finishes cooking). Then, carefully do a quick pressure release (use a potholder or long spoon to carefully move the steam release valve to venting) to release the remaining steam and pressure. Once the float valve drops down, carefully open the Instant Pot lid away from you, as the steam will be hot.","section":"To Make in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker):"},{"number":16,"text":"If the chili is not thick enough, simmer it using the sauté function to thicken it up. Stir and serve chili with toppings, as desired.","section":"To Make in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker):"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.84104+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.84104+00:00"}