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Lean and Hearty Turkey Chili

Course Batch Cook, Main Meals, Quick Recipes
Keyword Full Cal
Protein Poultry
Meal Plan Category Week 1
Servings 2 servings
Calories 289kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 oz ground turkey extra lean
  • 28 oz canned petite diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1 poblano pepper seeds removed and diced
  • 1 cup baby portobello mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup celery thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup white onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Slices OF jalapeño optional
  • Fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • IN a large pot over medium heat, combine ground turkey, onion, poblano pepper and celery. Use a spatula to break up turkey. Cover and cook 10 minutes.
  • STIR in mushroom, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and sea salt. Cover and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • ADD tomatoes. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Serve with fresh sliced jalapeño and cilantro.

Notes

MAKE IT A MAINTENANCE RECIPE (Choose one)
FAT:  Use higher fat meat like 85/15 ground beef or dark meat ground turkey OR Saute meat and veggies in 1 tbsp coconut oil, butter, or olive oil.
PROTEIN:  Use 1 lb ground meat package instead of just the 10 oz. Add additional 1-2 fresh diced tomatoes + another 50% of the spices
CARBS:  Add additional 1⁄2 cup of onion and 1 cup of mushrooms.  Add 1⁄4 cup kidney beans
For help with proper serving sizes, see the Serving Sizes - Sauce Tutorial.
Yields: 2 servings

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 6g | Net Carbs: 22g