Weeknight Turkey Bean Chili
This simple turkey chili combines ground turkey and onion with crushed tomatoes, mashed kidney beans, garlic, and a warm blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and cayenne. It is hearty, tomato-rich, and gently spicy, making it a comforting choice for a weeknight dinner and especially satisfying the next day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Turkey Bean Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the turkey and cook, stirring, until evenly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the onion and cook until softened.
- 3
Add water, then stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic.
- 4
Stir in chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until flavors blend and chili thickens slightly, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 175.52 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 19.22 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 21.54 g 8%
- Total Fat 2.94 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.18 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.41 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 430.36 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 6.67 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 7.88 g --
- Added Sugars 2.5 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 54.87 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.38 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 522.41 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 12.17 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 10.49 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Weeknight Turkey Bean Chili is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Cooked Turkey. Each serving provides about 175.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Turkey Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Cooked Turkey, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Turkey Bean Chili?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 175.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Turkey Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Weeknight Turkey Bean Chili healthy?
- Weeknight Turkey Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 175.52 calories and 19.22 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 430.36 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.18 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.5 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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