Hearty Turkey Chili with Beans

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Recipe intro

This hearty turkey chili with beans recipe is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights. Packed with lean ground turkey, a variety of beans, and flavorful spices, it's a satisfying and nutritious meal option. Whether you're hosting a game night or simply craving a cozy dinner, this easy-to-make chili will surely impress your taste buds. The combination of tender turkey, rich tomato base, and the added kick of spices creates a delicious balance of flavors. Get ready to warm up with a bowl of this delicious turkey chili!

Keywords: turkey chili, beans, comfort food, flavorful spices, nutritious

Hearty turkey chili with beans recipe details

Hearty turkey chili with beans recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
Number of votes:107

A thick, filling chili that’s a little bit leaner thanks to ground turkey. With all the big spices in this dish, you may not notice the difference.
Ready in: 4 hours 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (12 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
• (15 ounce) can black beans
• (15 ounce) can red beans
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 4 hours 15 mins

1. In a large skillet, brown the turkey. Drain any excess fat and add the butter along with the red onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
2. Put the mixture into a 4-quart slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir. Cook on High for 1 hour, stirring every 15 or 20 minutes.
3. Turn to Low and cook for an additional 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings to taste with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Serve.