Heart-Healthy Chilli Con Carne

Warm up your weeknight dinners with this wholesome and flavorful Heart-Healthy Chilli Con Carne, a lighter twist on the classic comfort food. Made with lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and a medley of no-salt-added beans, this recipe prioritizes nutrition without sacrificing bold, smoky flavors. Spiced to perfection with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne, it delivers a satisfying kick that’s balanced by the hearty base of tomatoes and low-sodium chicken broth. This easy-to-make chili, ready in just over an hour, is perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, offering six generous servings of protein-packed, guilt-free goodness. Whether served solo or accompanied by whole-grain bread or brown rice, it’s a heart-smart, delicious choice that’s as comforting as it is nutritious.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 large onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 28 ounces canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 15 ounces canned no-salt-added red kidney beans
• 15 ounces canned no-salt-added black beans
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the lean ground turkey to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. This should take about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

While the turkey cooks, dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Chop the red and green bell peppers into small pieces.

Step 4

Once the turkey is browned, drain any excess fat and add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 5

Add the chopped red and green bell peppers to the pot and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 6

Stir in the no-salt-added diced tomatoes and the low-sodium chicken broth.

Step 7

Drain and rinse the red kidney beans and black beans. Add them to the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and fresh ground black pepper.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 10

Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 11

Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings if necessary.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2883.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2029.7

Total Fat 68.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 324.0mg	0%
Sodium 814.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.9g	0%
Total Sugars 46.6g
Protein 152.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 627.2mg	0%
Iron 28.7mg	0%
Potassium 5700.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 28.9%

Carbs: 41.9%