Turkey chili with beans is a popular and healthy dish that is perfect for a chilly day or a weeknight meal. This recipe is a great alternative to traditional beef chili, as it uses lean ground turkey instead of ground beef. Here are some tips and tricks for making the perfect turkey chili with beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can of dice tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and chicken broth to the pot and stir to combine.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until the chili has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Serve hot, topped with your choice of optional toppings if desired.
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