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Gluten-Free Turkey Chili: A Hearty One-Pot Meal
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Gluten-Free Turkey Chili

A hearty, nutritious, and incredibly flavorful one-pot meal that bridges the gap between convenience and gourmet quality. This gluten-free chili features lean ground turkey, a colorful medley of fresh bell peppers, carrots, and celery, and a dual-bean blend of pinto and garbanzo beans. Perfect for busy weeknights, it relies on slow-simmering to develop deep, savory notes of cumin and chili that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Turkey (93/7 lean)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1 Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2-3 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 2-3 large Carrots, chopped
  • 8 oz can Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz can Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 28 oz can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 8-16 oz Water
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder

Method
 

  1. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and brown the ground turkey until fully cooked.
  2. Remove the turkey from the pan and transfer it into the slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped celery and carrots to the same pan used for the turkey and sweat the vegetables until softened.
  4. Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the pan and continue sautéing until fragrant.
  5. Transfer all vegetables to the slow cooker.
  6. Add the drained pinto beans, garbanzo beans, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  7. Add water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  8. Cover and slow cook for 4 hours on low heat until flavors have melded and vegetables are tender.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This chili also freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Adjust the spiciness by adding more chili powder or a dash of cayenne.