I’ve been making this Spicy Turkey Chili for many years. And it’s still one of my favorites!

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Spicy Turkey Chili

This recipe has been in my “make often” circulation for about 20 years now. Despite the given name, the chili isn’t one with a lot of heat to it. “Spicy” just refers to the fact that this chili is made with a lot of different spices, which gives it a lot of great flavors!

🛒Ingredients needed:

ground turkey
onion
chopped Italian tomatoes
tomato sauce
water
chili powder
Worcestershire sauce
white vinegar
bay leaf
salt
garlic powder, cinnamon, allspice, crushed red pepper

✏️How to make Spicy Turkey Chili:

*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.

Spray 3-quart saucepan with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium high heat; add turkey and onion and, using the back of a wooden spoon to crumble the meat, cook, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned, about 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until chili is thick, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.

➡️Recipe Tips:

Feel free to add in other ingredients you like. A can of green chiles added in is delicious. Kidney beans are a great addition too.
I love a spoonful of Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce stirred in sometimes.
If you are preparing this recipe as GLUTEN-FREE, just be sure to use a brand of Worcestershire sauce that is known to be GF.

✔️What to do with Spicy Turkey Chili:

Add your favorite fixings on top. We like to add sour cream, shredded cheese and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Double the recipe and make a big pot of this Spicy Turkey Chili at the beginning of the week and have it on hand for lunches all week long.
Make up a batch of my Green Chile Cornbread to serve with this chili. Who doesn’t like chili and cornbread?

★How to Store:

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. This chili also freezes beautifully. I like to make a double batch and freeze some for a busy night.

❤️Why I love this recipe:

This is the perfect chili recipe for a cold winter day.
I also love that it’s a nice, comforting meal that is quite healthy too.
This much deliciousness in well under an hour. You’ve got to love that!

Here are a few more chili recipes you might enjoy:

For those following the Weight Watchers WW plan, this chili is a delicious low point soup option. You’ll find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.

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Spicy Turkey Chili

This healthy spicy turkey chili is full of good spices (not hot spices!)

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spicy turkey chili, spicy turkey chili recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 275kcal

Author: RecipeGirl.com

Ingredients

16 ounces 99% lean ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
One 28-ounce can chopped Italian tomatoes
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup water
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 whole bay leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions

Spray 3-quart saucepan with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium high heat; add turkey and onion and, using the back of a wooden spoon to crumble the meat, cook, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned, about 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until chili is thick, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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Notes

If you are preparing this recipe as GLUTEN-FREE, just be sure to use a brand of Worcestershire sauce that is known to be GF.
Top with cheese and sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 275kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 83mg, Sodium: 997mg, Potassium: 1132mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 1415IU, Vitamin C: 25.8mg, Calcium: 122mg, Iron: 5.3mg