Description
Turkey Apple Chili is a heartwarming dish that combines the savory goodness of ground turkey with the sweetness of apples, carrots, and sweet potatoes. This unique chili offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or fall gatherings. Packed with nutritious ingredients, Turkey Apple Chili not only delivers comfort but also provides a wholesome meal that the whole family will love. With quick preparation and easy customization options, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the week ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups sliced sweet potatoes
- 2 cups diced apples
- 2 lbs ground lean turkey
- 3 cups crushed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can kidney beans (optional)
- 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
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced apples, sliced sweet potatoes, and carrots along with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sage, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the ground turkey and cook for 5–7 minutes until no longer pink.
- Mix in tomato paste and chili powder; stir well.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes and simmer on low-medium heat for 20–30 minutes. Add kidney beans towards the end if using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg