Turkey Chili
This Turkey Chili delivers 39g protein and 524 calories per serving, a nutrient-dense meal that covers dinner or refuel windows effectively. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, building consistent macro consistency across your weekly prep. Built for lifters who need sustained energy and protein between heavy training days.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Poblano Pepper
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Beans, Pinto, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Corn, Sweet, Frozen(240g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(425g)
- •Tomato Paste(170g)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •¾ tsp salt ($0.05)
- •¼ Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.02)
- •2 cups water ($0.00)
Instructions
- 1Add the olive oil and ground turkey to a large pot and cook over medium heat until the turkey is cooked through. Break the ground turkey up into pieces as it cooks.
- 2While the turkey is cooking, dice the onion and poblano pepper, and mince the garlic. Add the onion, poblano, and garlic to the pot and continue to sauté for a few minutes more, or until the onions are soft and translucent.
- 3Add the canned beans (drained), frozen corn (no need to thaw), diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and water. Stir to combine.
- 4Place a lid on the pot and allow the chili to come up to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 30 minutes (or longer, if preferred), stirring occasionally. After 30 minutes, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
524
calories
39g
protein
10g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 75g
- Saturated fat
- 1.5g
- Sodium
- 706 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 13.6g
6 servings per batch · ~477g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turkey Chili have per serving?
Each serving contains 39g of protein and 524 calories with 10g fat and 75g carbs. This is a high-carb, high-protein recipe ideal for post-workout meals or carb-loading days.
How long does Turkey Chili take to prep?
Turkey Chili has quick prep time and makes 6 servings in one batch on the stovetop. A single cooking session yields multiple ready-to-reheat meals for the entire week.
Is Turkey Chili good for muscle gain?
At 39g protein and 75g carbs per serving, Turkey Chili is well-suited for muscle gain phases where carbohydrates support workout performance and recovery. The low fat content (10g) keeps the macros clean for hitting daily protein and carb targets without excess fat calories.
