Name: Simple Turkey Chili
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped; 2 medium jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped; 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 Tbsp. tomato paste; 2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika; 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar; 2½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more; 1½ tsp. freshly ground pepper; 1½ tsp. dried oregano; 1½ tsp. ground coriander; 1½ tsp. ground cumin; 1 lb. ground turkey; 2 15.5-oz. cans red kidney beans, rinsed; 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; Sliced avocado, sour cream, cilantro leaves with tender stems, sliced jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips, and/or lime wedges (for serving; optional)

Ground turkey with kidney beans and diced tomatoes in a bowl topped with sour cream avocados slices cilantro lime wedges...

Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton

Having a dependable turkey chili recipe in your culinary repertoire means that a hearty, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner is never far from reach. This one-pot dish is filling and satisfying, yet not as rich as many other chili recipes can be. By swapping out beef for turkey, the chili develops a lighter, more mild flavor that allows the spices to shine. Any variety of ground turkey can work here, whether you prefer ground dark meat with a higher fat content or the leaner white meat more commonly found in grocery stores. While many turkey chili recipes call for slow cookers, this version comes together on the stovetop in one large pot. This speeds up the cooking process and gives the vegetables the opportunity to take on some color for added depth of flavor.

While you can certainly serve the chili as is, the true fun comes in garnishing your bowl with an array of toppings. Creamy avocado and sour cream provide a nice foil to the heat while fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and jalapeños brighten it up. And for an added pop of texture, crush some tortilla chips on top too.