Great Left Overs Are Just One Reason To Make Our Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe

Turkey chili is a delicious recipe that is also healthy for your body. My favorite thing about this turkey chili recipe is that it makes great left overs.  I always double the recipe so that I can freeze. I like to pull it out on a cold evening.  It is a perfect quick meal after the kids lacrosse or baseball practice.  Something easy and quick is definitely on the menu for those nights. This turkey chili recipe is a lot better for my family than the local pizza delivery.  Know what I mean?

Turkey Chili Recipe Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
• 3 Cloves Garlic Chopped
• 1 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
• 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
• 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 lb Ground Turkey
• 1  28 ounce can whole plumb tomatoes, chopped
• 1  14 ounce Can Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
• 1  14 ounce Can Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
• 1  4 ounce can mild green chilies
• 1/4 Cup Cilanto
• Juice from 1 Lime
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Turkey Chili Recipe directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat
2. Add Garlic, Onion and mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes.
3. Add Chili powder, cumin, oregano  and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly
4. Add turkey and cook until meat is no longer pink.
5. Add tomatoes with their juices and 1 cup of beef broth, green chilies, cilantro and beans.
6. Add salt and pepper and Lime juice
7. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes
8. If mixture becomes too thick, just add more beef broth to your tastes.

I hope you enjoy this fantastic healthy family recipe.  It is perfect to serve any time.  This chili makes great party fare too.  For a special treat spoon some over a baked potato. You can also garnish with some of the following:

• chopped tomatoes
• jalapeno peppers
• Plain Greek Yogurt
• Salsa
• Shredded Cheese
• Sliced avocado
• More lime juice
• Hot red pepper flakes

Be sure to make a double batch of Turkey Chili Recipe for a quick family friendly meal . It is both healthy and delicious.