Heart-Healthy Chilli Con Carne
Savor the bold, comforting flavors of our Heart-Healthy Chilli Con Carne, a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. This guilt-free recipe swaps traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey, while a medley of colorful veggies, protein-packed kidney and black beans, and no-salt-added diced tomatoes keep the dish hearty and wholesome. Seasoned with a warming blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, this low-sodium chili is simmered to perfection for rich, robust flavor in every bite. Ready in just over an hour, it's an easy, one-pot meal perfect for feeding a family or meal prepping for the week. Serve it as-is or pair with a side of brown rice or whole-grain cornbread for a balanced, heart-smart dinner everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 28 ounces canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 15 ounces canned no-salt-added red kidney beans
- 15 ounces canned no-salt-added black beans
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the lean ground turkey to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. This should take about 6-8 minutes.
While the turkey cooks, dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Chop the red and green bell peppers into small pieces.
Once the turkey is browned, drain any excess fat and add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the chopped red and green bell peppers to the pot and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the no-salt-added diced tomatoes and the low-sodium chicken broth.
Drain and rinse the red kidney beans and black beans. Add them to the pot.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and fresh ground black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 815 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.7 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 73.9 g | 264% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.6 g | ||
| Protein | 152.5 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 627 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 28.7 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 5701 mg | 121% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
