How to Make Easy Turkey Bean Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing like a warm bowl of chili to satisfy your cravings for comfort food, and this Easy Turkey Bean Chili recipe is sure to hit the spot. Packed with protein, fiber, and bold flavors, this hearty dish is a great option for a cozy weeknight dinner or for feeding a crowd at a casual gathering.

What makes this chili recipe special is its use of lean ground turkey, which provides a healthier alternative to the traditional beef chili. The turkey adds a richness and depth to the ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup chopped onion, or more to taste
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat a large nonstick pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in kidney beans, black beans, corn, both cans of tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, water, chili powder, salt, and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 1339mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 779mg