Turkey Bean Chili is loaded with healthy ingredients, great flavour and just the right amount of spice.
This recipe for Turkey Bean Chili is so versatile, you can substitute ground turkey for ground beef. You can even eliminate the meat and make it vegetarian. Ground turkey is a bit on the bland side so it usually requires more spice than ground beef and this recipe has the perfect balance of spices. Serve with some warm biscuits or buns and you have a very hearty, healthy meal the whole family will love.
Turkey Bean Chili
A hearty and healthy chili made with ground turkey
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 255kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes don't drain
- 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
Instructions
- In large skillet heat oil, add turkey and cook until browned.
- Season with salt and pepper
- Add red pepper, onions, and garlic, cook until tender.
- Stir in tomatoes, beans and corn.
- Add in all the spices.
- Heat to boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- If you find chili too thick thin with tomato juice.
Notes
Adapted from the Picky Eater
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 28.1% | Vitamin C: 42.9% | Calcium: 3.3% | Iron: 14.9%
Another great recipe to try using ground turkey is Turkey Meatballs.
Wags says
December 11, 2012 at 12:52 amLooks amazing Loreen – can’t wait to try it!
Laureen King says
December 11, 2012 at 1:51 amThanks, Wags
Angie's Recipes says
December 13, 2012 at 11:07 amThanks for following me on Pin.
The chili looks warming and delicious. Perfect for the season.
Laureen King says
December 13, 2012 at 2:38 pmThanks Angie, don’t you just love Pinterest, it has replaced the box full of magazine clippings. Now if I only had enough time to do all those ideas!
Jamie Lutzky says
December 29, 2012 at 2:11 amMade this tonight – absolute winner! Loved every bite and plenty of leftovers for the week.
Laureen King says
December 29, 2012 at 2:38 amThat’s great Jamie, really makes me happy when others make and enjoy my recipes!
Anonymous says
January 14, 2013 at 12:58 amGreat recipe….made it twice…..only suggestion: add 1 can V-8!
Laureen King says
January 14, 2013 at 4:48 amI will give that a try next time I make it.