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Apple Sage Turkey Chili

Apple sage turkey chili with ground turkey and tender apple pieces simmered until the flavors meld. Hearty white beans and warm spices create a thick, comforting chili you can top with cheddar and sour cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground turkey
  • 2 lb ground turkey Use lean for less draining; still drain excess fat after browning.
Apples
  • 2 apples Peeled and diced so they soften into the chili.
White beans
  • 2 can (15 oz) white beans Drained before adding.
Onion
  • 1 onion Diced.
Garlic
  • 4 clove garlic Minced.
Celery
  • 2 stalk celery Diced.
Chicken broth
  • 2 cup chicken broth
Diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
Fresh sage
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage Chopped (or use 1 tsp dried sage).
Fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
Cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
Chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
Smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
Sour cream
  • 0.25 cup sour cream For serving.
Cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup cheddar For serving.
Salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt To taste.
Black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Brown and season the chili base
  1. Brown the ground turkey in a large pot over medium-high heat until no longer pink, then drain off excess fat.
  2. Sauté the onion, celery, and apple for 5 minutes until they begin to soften, then add the garlic, sage, thyme, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika and cook for 2 minutes.
Simmer and finish
  1. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and white beans, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes until flavors meld and the apples soften into the chili.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot topped with sour cream and cheddar.

Notes

Pro tip: For thicker chili, simmer uncovered during the last 10 minutes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze up to 3 months. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat sour cream and lean ground turkey.