Turkey and Bean Chili
 
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A hearty and healthy take on Turkey Chili
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Recipe type: Chili/Soup
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1lb Ground Turkey (85/15% Lean)
  • ¾ cup White Onion, diced
  • 1 - 1½ Bell Pepper, diced (1 large or 1½ medium sized pepper)
  • 2 cans Green Chilies
  • 1 28oz can Diced Tomatoes (with juice)
  • 1 28oz can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 3 15oz cans of Beans, drained (Black, Kidney, Navy, Chili, Pinto, etc...your choice)
  • 1¼ - 1½ cup Chicken Broth (Start with 1¼ cup and add more if needed)
  • Spices:
  • 2½ Tbsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Ancho Chili Powder (can omit and just use Chili Powder if desired, increase Chili to 2½ tsp)
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ¼ - ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper (start with ¼ and increase if more heat is desired)
  • 2 Tbsp Olive or Grape Seed oil
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Green Onions
  • Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Crackers or Tortilla Chips
Instructions
  1. Heat skillet over medium heat
  2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of oil into hot pan
  3. Saute onion in pan until translucent (approximately 3-5 minutes)
  4. Add Turkey Meat and brown for 8-10 minutes until cooked
  5. Add bell peppers and canned chilies, stir
  6. Add all spices, stir to coat vegetables and meat, cook 2 minutes
  7. Add tomatoes and drained beans, stir
  8. Add 1¼ cup chicken broth and stir
  9. Simmer for 20 minutes, check thickness and add more broth if thinner chili is preferred
  10. Serve with favorite chili toppings
Recipe by Dinners Swerved at https://dinnersswerved.com/turkey-and-bean-chili/