Game day turkey and veggie chili
This delicious comfort meal can be shared with your loved ones during your favorite cool-weather gatherings.
This chili is healthy and delicious and can be made in large quantities for when you’re feeding a crowd. It’s just the right amount of sweet and savory, and the lean turkey meat makes this a healthier option.
Servings: 15
Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound sweet turkey sausage, casing removed
- 1/2 pound spicy turkey sausage, casing removed
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 cup fresh (or frozen) corn
- 2 carrots, diced small
- 2 zucchinis, diced small
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 packs chili seasoning mix with no salt added
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 28-ounce can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 16-ounce can low-sodium or no-salt-added kidney beans, drained
- 1 16-ounce can chili beans, drained
- 1/2 cup brown sugar BBQ sauce
Directions
- In a large heavy pot on medium-high heat, add turkey sausage, onion, and garlic.
- Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned. Drain fat off meat. Add remaining ingredients, stir, and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer on low for 30 to 40 minutes. Adjust broth to desired thickness and seasonings to taste.
Nutrition information (per serving)
- Calories: 199
- Total fat: 4 g
- Total carbohydrate: 30 g
- Protein: 12 g