Turkey Chili Recipe
The Best Turkey Chili Recipe with two secret ingredients!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive or Canola Oil
- 1 large Onion (finely diced)
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. Ground Turkey (I suggest 93% lean)
- 1-2 teaspoons Garlic Salt (start with 1 teaspoon and can add more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- (1) 12-ounce can Dr. Pepper, Coke, or Root Beer
- (2) 14 1/2 ounce cans Tomato Sauce
- (1) 14 1/2 ounce can Petite Diced Tomatoes (drain the juice if you want a thicker chili)
- (2) 14 1/2 ounce cans Chili Beans
- 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 3 Tablespoons Dried Ranch Dressing Powder
Toppings:
- Shredded Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Avocados
- Green Onions
- Cilantro
- Jalapeños
- Tortilla Chips or Strips
Instructions
- Heat large pot over medium heat and add oil. Heat for 1 minute and add diced onions. Let cook for 7-8 minutes or until the onions become softened. Add ground turkey and let brown, breaking up into small pieces as it is cooking. Season with garlic salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium low and add Dr. Pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (if you want a thicker chili, drain the juice), taco seasoning, chili powder, and ranch dressing mix. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in chili beans and continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips, and sprinkle with fresh lime.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 573mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg