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Turkey chili is hearty, lean and easy: ground turkey browned well, then simmered with onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, crushed and diced tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney and black beans and a little brown sugar.
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Brown the turkey thoroughly so it develops caramelized bits; lean turkey needs that extra flavor. Cook the onion, pepper and garlic, toast the spices, then add the tomatoes, broth and beans and simmer until thick. Adjust the cayenne to your taste and add broth for a thinner chili.
Kosher Notes
This is a meat (fleishig) recipe, so skip the cheese and sour cream. Avocado, cilantro and scallions make great toppings. Use kosher chicken broth.
Make-Ahead
It tastes better the next day and keeps for 4 days or 3 months frozen.

Ingredients
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Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no pink remains, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne (if using). Cook for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and stir for 30 seconds, then pour in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with their juice, and chicken broth.
- Add drained beans, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. The chili should thicken slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional spices as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Can be served over rice, with crusty bread, or topped on baked potatoes.
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