Slow-Simmered Habanero Turkey Chili
This slow-cooked chili combines lean ground turkey with kidney beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, and red bell pepper in a tomato-based sauce. Dried habanero brings pronounced heat, balanced by brown sugar and fragrant basil and sage, while garlic and Worcestershire sauce add depth. Serve it as a warming, hearty meal on cool evenings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Simmered Habanero Turkey Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 43
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey; cook until no longer pink and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker using a slotted spoon; drain any oil from the skillet.
- 2
Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir into turkey.
- 3
Stir kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, black-eyed peas, and habanero into the turkey mixture. Cover the slow cooker. Cook on High for 2 hours or on Low for 6 hours.
- 4
Stir in corn, brown sugar, basil, Worcestershire sauce, and sage; cook 1 hour more. Season with salt.
- Calories 211.7 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 15.44 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 26.23 g 10%
- Total Fat 6.18 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.63 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.73 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 754.22 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 6.08 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 6.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 50.29 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.6 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 394.24 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 36.88 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 32.18 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Slow Simmered Habanero Turkey Chili is made with 17 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Eyed Peas, Brown Sugar, and Corn. Each serving provides about 211.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Simmered Habanero Turkey Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black-Eyed Peas, Brown Sugar, Corn, Dried Basil. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Simmered Habanero Turkey Chili?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 211.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Simmered Habanero Turkey Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Slow-Simmered Habanero Turkey Chili healthy?
- Slow-Simmered Habanero Turkey Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 211.7 calories and 15.44 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 754.22 mg (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Corn, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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