Description
A warming dish perfect for cozy evenings, Turkey Apple Chili blends lean turkey with sweet potatoes, carrots, and fresh apples for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups sliced sweet potatoes
- 2 cups diced apple
- 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 lbs ground lean turkey
- 3 Tbs tomato paste
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 3 cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups strained tomatoes
- 1–2 cans kidney beans (optional)
Instructions
- Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a large pot and turn the stove up to medium heat.
- Add the diced apples, sliced sweet potatoes, and sliced carrots to the pan. Top with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, rubbed sage, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix with a spatula and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground turkey meat, breaking it up into smaller pieces, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the meat is no longer pink.
- Next, add tomato paste, chili powder, and salt to the mixture. Mix until the tomato paste is evenly distributed.
- Then, add the crushed tomatoes and strained tomatoes to the pot, and stir until combined.
- Reduce the heat to low-medium and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes. If you are adding kidney beans, mix them in at the end.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg