Description
Turkey Apple Chili is a comforting fall dish that marries the savory flavors of ground turkey with the natural sweetness of apples and a medley of vegetables. This delightful chili is perfect for cozy gatherings or a satisfying weeknight dinner. With its rich blend of spices and wholesome ingredients, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious, making it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground lean turkey
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 2 cups diced apples
- 3 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1–2 cans kidney beans
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt (divided)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp rubbed sage (divided)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- a sprinkle nutmeg
- 3 Tbs tomato paste
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups strained tomatoes (or marinara sauce)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced carrots, sweet potatoes, and apples along with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sage, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the ground turkey and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Mix in tomato paste and chili powder; combine well.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir everything together.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes; add kidney beans towards the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg