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Extra filling and extra flavorful, this turkey quinoa chili is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal -- and it freezes well! Get the healthy chili recipe on RachelCooks.com!
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Turkey Quinoa Chili Recipe

Extra filling and extra flavorful, this turkey quinoa chili is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal — and it freezes well!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soups and Stews
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 16 oz. ground turkey
  • 1 cup diced onion (1 large onion)
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (regular oregano is fine, too)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 bottle (12 oz.) dark Mexican beer (I like Dos Equis Amber)
  • 1 can (28 oz.) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz.) reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, cilantro, cheese, etc

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add turkey, onion, bell pepper, salt and pepper and cook, breaking up turkey, until turkey is cooked through and onions are translucent.
  • Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until tomato paste coats all ingredients and spices are fragrant.
  • Add beer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and water; bring to a boil.
  • When boiling, add quinoa and black beans. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until tails appear on quinoa. If desired, add more water or chicken broth.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

  • If you want to omit the beer, substitute 12 ounces broth (chicken or beef) or water
  • Make it vegetarian! Omit turkey and add an additional can of beans (black, pinto, or kidney).
  • Substitute other types of ground meat for the turkey, if desired. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 930mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2179IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 5mg

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