Smoked Wild Turkey Chili with Roasted Peppers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A hearty chili featuring smoked wild turkey, slow-simmered with fire-roasted peppers and smoky spices for a rich, warming meal. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs smoked wild turkey meat, shredded, olive oil, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs smoked wild turkey meat, shredded
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 1 medium diced green bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 lbs shredded smoked wild turkey meat, 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers, 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 15 oz drained kidney beans, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Bring chili to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and chili thickens.
5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot with your favorite chili toppings.