Whole30 Turkey Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
or olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion
chopped
- 1 small sweet potato
chopped
- 1 large carrot
peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper
cored and chopped
- 1 pasilla pepper
cored and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
minced
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- to taste1 tsp sea salt
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
or bone broth
- coconut milk yogurt
- 1 large ripe avocado
sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
chopped
- 4 stalks green onion
chopped
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large stock pot. Add the onion, sweet potato, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the bell pepper, pasilla pepper, garlic, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano and sea salt and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
- 2
Move the vegetables to one side of the stock pot and add the ground turkey to the stock pot. Allow it to brown on one side 1 to 2 minutes before stirring it into the vegetables (there’s no need to cook the turkey through just yet).
- 3
Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth and stir well. Cover and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking at least 20 minutes (the longer the more flavorful the chili becomes), until turkey is cooked through. Taste chili for flavor and add sea salt to taste.
- 4
Serve chili with homemade coconut milk yogurt, sliced avocado, cilantro, and green onion and any other toppings you fancy!
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, satisfying chili that fits your Whole30 lifestyle without the beans? This one-pot Whole30 Turkey Chili recipe is your answer, delivering robust flavors and wholesome ingredients in just 35 minutes.
What makes this turkey chili truly special is its clever combination of flavorful vegetables and lean ground turkey, creating a rich, satisfying texture without the need for beans. It's designed for efficiency, letting you achieve deep, complex flavors in a single pot, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep alike.
Prepare for a comforting bowl bursting with savory spices and tender vegetables. Each spoonful offers a delightful mix of subtly sweet sweet potato, crisp bell peppers, and the earthy warmth of pasilla pepper, all brought together by aromatic garlic and a generous blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. The ground turkey adds a lean protein base, making this a wholesome and incredibly satisfying meal that feels indulgent yet aligns perfectly with your Whole30 goals. Topped with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and green onions, it’s a vibrant and flavorful experience.
Feel free to adjust the heat by reducing or increasing the pasilla pepper, or even adding a pinch of compliant hot sauce for extra spice. You can swap avocado oil for olive oil if preferred, and either low-sodium chicken broth or bone broth works beautifully. For additional toppings, consider a compliant cashew sour cream or extra fresh herbs to enhance the experience.
This Whole30 Turkey Chili is perfect for a cozy family dinner, a satisfying post-workout meal, or even as a make-ahead lunch. Serve it in large bowls, generously topped with creamy coconut milk yogurt, fresh avocado slices, bright cilantro, and chopped green onions for a vibrant finish.