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Apple Sage Turkey Chili

Apple sage turkey chili simmers ground turkey, tart apple, and two kinds of beans into a thick, hearty one-pot meal. Chili powder, rubbed sage, and smoked paprika give it a savory warmth, while the apple turns tender as it cooks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 1 tart apple large, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp rubbed sage
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans drained and rinsed

Equipment

  • 1 5-quart Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the onion, apple, and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey, chili powder, cumin, sage, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 7 to 9 minutes, breaking up the meat, until no pink remains and the turkey reaches 165°F.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans, and cannellini beans.
  6. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the apple is tender.

Notes

For the best texture, simmer until the apple is tender and the chili is thickened. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. For a gluten-free meal, check that the broth and spices are certified gluten-free.