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Spicy Turkey and Bean Chili


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Healthy

Description

This Spicy Turkey and Bean Chili is a hearty meal that combines lean ground turkey with beans and spices, perfect for a cozy dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 spray olive oil
  • 2 small onions (chopped)
  • 5 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder (to your taste)
  • 1/2 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (to your taste)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans of cannellini or navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese (shredded)
  • diced avocado
  • cilantro
  • sliced jalapeno
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • chopped scallions

Instructions

  1. Heat a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium flame. When hot, spray with oil.
  2. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the meat and cook, breaking it up until white and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add diced green chilies, salt, cumin, oregano, chili powder, red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Puree 1 can of beans in the blender with 1 cup of the broth. Add to the pot with the remaining beans, broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  6. Cover and reduce to a simmer, about 30 to 35 minutes mixing occasionally, until thickened and the flavors meld.
  7. Stir in sour cream and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning and salt to taste.
  8. To serve, top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For slow cooker: Follow steps 1 to 5, reducing the broth to 1 1/2 cups and transfer to the slow cooker for 8 hours on low.
  • For Instant Pot: You will need an 8 quart IP or halve the recipe. Reduce the broth to 1 1/2 cups, cook at high pressure for 25 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg