Dutch Oven Chili

This stovetop Dutch Oven Chili is everything you crave in a classic chili recipe. Its hearty, perfectly spiced, packed with protein, and makes for even better leftovers. Have this easy one-pot meal ready in just about 30 minutes!

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 16

Total Time 31

Servings servings

Calories 190kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $15

Equipment

dutch oven

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey or ground chicken
2 cups diced yellow onion (about 1 onion)
1 cup diced green bell pepper (about 1 pepper)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 large cloves)
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) light beer
Toppings: sour cream, cheddar cheese, avocado, green onions, crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat.
Add ground turkey (or chicken), onion, and green pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up the turkey with a spoon.
Add garlic, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook another 30 seconds.
Add pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pot.
Pour in broth and beer. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
Top with your favorite toppings!

Notes

If you don't have a dutch oven, just use a pot large enough to fit all the ingredients.
Note that this recipe calls for 3 TABLESPOONS of chili powder. Make sure to buy a large enough chili powder at the store to accommodate this.

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