Ingredients
Produce
- 2 cups sliced carrots (about 2 large carrots)
- 2 cups sliced sweet potatoes (halved and quartered, about 2 smaller sweet potatoes)
- 2 cups diced apples (about 2 apples)
Spices & Seasonings
- 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 of nutmeg
- 2 tsp chili powder
Proteins
- 2 lbs ground lean turkey
- 1-2 cans kidney beans (optional, added at the end)
Other Ingredients
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 3 Tbs tomato paste
- 3 cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups strained tomatoes or marinara sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oil and sauté vegetables and apples: Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a large pot and turn the stovetop to medium heat. Add the diced apples, sliced sweet potatoes, and sliced carrots. Season with 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon rubbed sage, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes to soften the produce.
- Cook the ground turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the meat is no longer pink and beginning to brown.
- Add tomato paste and spices: Stir in 3 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the tomato paste and spices.
- Add tomatoes: Pour in 3 cups crushed tomatoes and 2 cups strained tomatoes or marinara sauce. Stir everything together to combine.
- Simmer the chili: Reduce the heat to low-medium and let the chili cook uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken.
- Add kidney beans: If using kidney beans, add them at the end of cooking, stirring gently and warming through for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of chili powder for more or less heat based on your preference.
- If kidney beans are preferred less or omitted, this chili still retains hearty texture and protein from the turkey.
- Using lean ground turkey keeps the dish low in fat while providing ample protein.
- This chili pairs well with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well and flavors meld even better after a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
