Healthy Turkey Chili
Turkey Chili delivers 30g protein and 221 calories per serving — a lean, nutrient-dense option for hitting protein targets without excess calories. Batch-preps 8 servings on the stovetop, providing a week's worth of lunches or dinners from one cook. The high volume and low calorie count makes it a reliable choice for anyone in a sustained deficit.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(180g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •Carrots
- •Celery(800g)
- •Sweet Potato, Baked, Flesh Only
Any sweet potato works. Medium = ~130g. Microwave 5-6 min to speed prep.
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(907g)
- •1 1/2-2 cups water (more as needed)
- •Tomato Sauce
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Chili powder(45g)
- •Cumin, Ground(15g)
- •Paprika, Ground(15g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(5g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Red pepper flakes
- •Avocado
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Mexican Blend Cheese
- •Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, bell peppers, carrots, celery, and sweet potato. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, until soft.
- 2Add the turkey and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often to break up the chunks.
- 3Once the meat is browned, add 1 1/2 cups water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes in their juices, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a moderate bubble. Let cook, uncovered, until the chili thickens, about 45 minutes, stirring every so often so that the chili does not stick to the bottom. If the chili becomes too thick, add a little water to reach your desired consistency.
- 4Toward the end of the cooking time, taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. Add more cayenne pepper for an extra kick and more salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
221
calories
30g
protein
6g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 308 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.0g
8 servings per batch · ~248g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Healthy Turkey Chili have per serving?
Each serving contains 30g of protein and only 221 calories, making it one of the lowest-calorie high-protein options in the library. The macro split is 6g fat and 15g carbs per serving.
How long does Healthy Turkey Chili take to make?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 8 servings in a single batch on the stovetop. You can have multiple meals ready in one cooking session with minimal active time.
Is Healthy Turkey Chili good for fat loss?
At 221 calories and 30g protein per serving, this chili is ideal for fat loss phases where you need high satiety without excess calories. The low fat content (6g) and moderate carbs make it stackable throughout the day.
