Smoky Chipotle Turkey Chili

This hearty chipotle turkey chili brings bold, smoky heat to your weeknight dinner table without any fuss. Ground turkey soaks up every bit of that deep, earthy chipotle flavor while black beans and fire-roasted tomatoes add body and richness. It's the kind of cozy bowl that tastes like it simmered all day but comes together in under an hour.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce) chipotle peppers in adobo
• 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn.
3. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no pink remains, about 5-6 minutes.
4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, minced chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce, coating the meat evenly.
5. Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, and chicken broth, then stir everything together.
6. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
7. Taste and adjust salt as needed, then serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, or sliced scallions.

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