⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Turkey
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Bell Pepper
• 1 cup, chopped Carrots
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Chili Powder
• 1 tbsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp (optional) Cayenne Pepper
• to taste Salt and Pepper
• 28 oz can Crushed Tomatoes
• 15 oz can Diced Tomatoes
• 4 cups Turkey Broth
• 15 oz can, drained and rinsed Kidney Beans
• 1 cup (optional) Frozen Corn

📖 Instructions

1. First things first, prep those veggies! Chop the onion, bell peppers, and carrots into roughly 1-inch pieces. Don't be too precise – rustic is fine. Think of it as culinary abstract art!
2. Next, brown the ground turkey. In your large stockpot (or Dutch oven – fancy!), heat a little olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s nicely browned. Drain off any excess grease – we're aiming for flavor, not artery-clogging goodness.
3. Time to build the flavor base! Add the chopped onion, bell peppers, and carrots to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they’re softened a bit. You want them tender-crisp, not mushy. It's a delicate balance, my friends!
4. Now for the spices! Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using – go easy if you're spice-averse!), and salt and pepper. Cook for another minute, letting those spices bloom and release their wonderful aromas. This is where the magic happens!
5. In goes the liquid! Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, turkey broth, and kidney beans (drained and rinsed, please!). Give everything a good stir to combine. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings! After 30 minutes, taste the chili and adjust the seasonings as needed. Maybe a pinch more salt, a dash more chili powder? It’s all about finding that perfect flavor harmony. Don't be shy about tasting – that’s half the fun!
7. Almost there! Stir in the corn (if using) during the last 5 minutes of simmering. If you want extra-thick chili, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the pot.
8. Time to freeze! Once the chili has completely cooled, transfer it to freezer-safe containers, leaving about an inch of headspace. Label and date them. Now you have delicious chili waiting for those chilly nights!

📝 Notes

• For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• If you don't have turkey broth, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
• To thicken the chili, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot while simmering.
• This recipe makes approximately 6 servings of chili. Adjust ingredient quantities as needed for different serving sizes.