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Bean and Turkey Chili

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 7
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Avoiding red meat, but want a hearty, satisfying chili? No problem! This Bean and Turkey Chili recipe calls for either ground turkey or chicken. Rich and fruity ancho chile powder and bright jalapeño peppers add tons of flavor—this ground turkey chili is sure to satisfy, especially when served with a variety of tasty toppings. Feeding seven people in under an hour, it's the perfect family dinner for busy weeknights!
Updated Mar 9, 2023
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 2 medium jalapeño chiles, seeded, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 to 16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile pepper powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add jalapeño chiles and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 2
    Stir in tomatoes, beans, water, corn, chile pepper powder, cumin and oregano. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended. Sprinkle individual servings with cilantro.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Garnish each bowl of turkey bean chili with your desired toppings, like fresh cilantro, shredded cheddar, chopped red onion and sour cream.
  • tip 2
    Serve this ground turkey chili with a side of cornbread for dipping. If you’re short on time, try a pouch of Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix to make fresh, tasty cornbread in practically no time.
  • tip 3
    Ground turkey can be a great alternative to ground beef, and it's readily available at most grocery stores. Explore all of our ground turkey recipes to find more ways to use this ingredient.

Nutrition

230 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 20g Protein, 23g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
14%
Sodium
220mg
9%
Potassium
470mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
7g
27%
Sugars
2g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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