Best 10 4 Bean Turkey Chili Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful chili recipe that's perfect for a cozy fall or winter meal? Look no further than 4-bean turkey chili! This delicious and easy-to-prepare chili is packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. With its combination of ground turkey, four different types of beans, and a blend of spices, this chili is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI WITH TURKEY AND BEANS



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Ground turkey, stewed tomatoes, and four kinds of beans make this chili quick, light, and flavorful. It's great served in bowls and sprinkled with cheese for a fall lunch or supper.

Provided by The Lullaby League

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 (14.5 ounce) cans diced stewed tomatoes
1 (15.5 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cube French onion bouillon
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cook turkey, onion, and green pepper in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink, about 10 minutes, stirring often; rain excess grease. Stir stewed tomatoes, chili beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chili powder, molasses, cumin, bouillon cube, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper into turkey mixture.
  • Bring chili to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pot. Simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 805.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

SPICY TURKEY FOUR-BEAN CHILI



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Four types of beans are combined with red pepper flakes, lots of cumin, chili powder, and salsa in this fiery turkey chili.

Provided by Heather English

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans in spicy sauce
1 (16 ounce) jar hot salsa
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans
2 small onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 pounds ground turkey

Steps:

  • Combine diced tomatoes with green chiles, chili beans, salsa, dark and light red kidney beans, black beans, onions, garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cumin, taco seasoning mix, and hot sauce in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover pot. Simmer until soup is heated and onions are translucent, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir crumbled turkey into chili.
  • Cover pot and simmer chili until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1479.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

FOUR BEAN TURKEY CHILI



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Four kinds of beans and plenty of seasonings make this chunky chili a crowd-pleaser, particularly on autumn days. "Serve bowls sprinkled with your favorite shredded cheese," suggests Judith Whitford of East Aurora, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook the turkey, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

FOUR-BEAN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 large onions, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces tomato paste (about 1 tube)
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 cups vegetable broth
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 cups canned (drained) or frozen corn
One 15-ounce can black beans
One 15-ounce can garbanzo beans
One 15-ounce can kidney beans
One 15-ounce can pinto beans
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Shredded Cheddar
Cooked chopped bacon
Chopped yellow onions
Chopped chives
Sliced jalapenos
Corn chips, such as Fritos
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • For the chili: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the onions with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Mix in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil along with the tomato paste, chili powder, chipotle powder, coriander, cumin, cayenne and garlic. Cook to toast the spices and tomato paste, 1 to 2 minutes. Then add the vegetable broth, tomatoes, corn, black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, Worcestershire and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve the chili with the toppings bar.

THREE BEAN TURKEY CHILI



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey (not lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chile powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles (mild, medium or hot, as desired)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded pepper Jack or sharp Cheddar, for topping
1 cup sour cream, for topping
1 cup sliced scallions, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 8 minutes. Remove the turkey and set aside. Add the garlic, celery, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 8 minutes. Add the chile powder and tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Return the turkey to the pot and add the diced tomatoes, beans, green chiles and chicken broth. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the chili topped with the cheese, sour cream and scallions.

TURKEY AND BEAN CHILI



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A big pot of this full-flavored chili will serve a crowd or keep you in leftovers all week. It's packed with bacon, ground turkey, pinto beans, and a touch of molasses for richness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 pounds ground dark-meat (7% fat), turkey
4 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup minced garlic cloves
2 medium fresh jalapeno chiles, ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes in puree
2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
Coarse salt
3 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Fresh cilantro leaves, sliced pickled jalapeno chiles, reduced-fat sour cream, crumbled cornbread, grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven (or other heavy 5-quart pot) over medium heat. Add bacon; cook until crisp and brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Raise heat to high; add turkey. Cook, stirring and breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add onion, garlic, and jalapenos; cook until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cocoa powder, and cumin; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Break up tomatoes with a spoon or your hands, and stir them in along with the puree. Add molasses, 1 cup water, and 4 teaspoons salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook, partially covered, 30 minutes.
  • Add beans; continue cooking, uncovered, until meat and beans are very tender, and chili is thick, about 30 minutes more. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 47 g

4-BEAN TURKEY CHILI



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This is superb and tastey enough without a cheese topping. I used 1 1/2 tbsp. - 1 3/4 tbsp. chili powder rather than a full 2 tbsp. to reduce heat. 15 oz. cans work fine; and red kidney beans instead of chili beans.

Provided by ChefWhiz

Categories     Poultry

Time 6h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground turkey, browned in nonstick skillet and drained
1 large onion, chopped
6 ounces low-sodium tomato paste (1 can)
2 tablespoons chili powder
12 ounces chili beans, undrained
12 ounces kidney beans, undrained
12 ounces black beans, undrained
12 ounces pinto beans, undrained
12 ounces low-sodium tomatoes, with juice

Steps:

  • In slow cooker, combine browned ground turkey,.
  • onion, and tomato paste.
  • Add chili powder, beans, and tomatoes. Mix well.
  • Cover. Cook on Low 6-7 hours.
  • Serve with grated low-fat cheddar cheese, if desired.
  • Sprinkle individual servings with fresh parsley, if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.7, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 260.7, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 20.2

FOUR-BEAN TACO CHILI



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Amy Martell of Canton, Pennsylvania knows how to heat up the dinner table on a cold night. Her zesty chili is chockfull of ground beef, beans and south-of-the-border flair. Whip up the stovetop sensation when you're feeding a crowd, or make sure to save leftovers for the following two recipes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
3 cups tomato juice
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

WHITE BEAN TURKEY CHILI



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A recipe from a friend. Not real spicy, but flavorful. Great served in bowls and topped with tortilla chips and cheddar, and in my case, a ton of jalepenos.

Provided by chef blade

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can chicken broth (aprox. 1 cup)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 small ears of corn, uncooked,shucked
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Saute the onions, garlic and bay leaf in oil for 5- minutes.
  • Add turkey, all spices Cook turkey, breaking up meat as you must, until it begins to brown Add tomatoes, corn, broth Adjust seasoning with salt and fresh ground pepper Cook simmer hot for 10 minutes Add the beans and mustard Simmer on LOW for another 20 minutes.
  • (on edit, 1 Tbls. tomato paste added to ingredients list)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.3, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 803.2, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 7, Protein 22.8

TWO-BEAN TURKEY CHILI



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Provided by Judith Finlayson

Categories     Soup/Stew     Slow Cooker     Bean     Garlic     Pepper     Tomato     turkey     Super Bowl     Dinner     Lunch     Green Bean     Bell Pepper     Hot Pepper     Tailgating     Poker/Game Night     Jalapeño     Party     Poblano     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups cooked pinto beans (see tips)
1 tbsp oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin (see tips)
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cracked black peppercorns
Zest of 1 lime
2 tbsp fine cornmeal
1 cup chicken or turkey broth
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped
2 lbs skinless boneless turkey breast, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes (see tips)
2 cups frozen sliced green beans
1 tbsp New Mexico or ancho chile powder, dissolved in 2 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 can (4 1/2 oz or 127 mL) diced mild green chiles
1 jalapeño pepper or chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, diced, optional
Medium to large (31⁄2 to 6 quart) slow cooker

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook, stirring, until celery is softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add cumin, oregano, peppercorns and lime zest and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add cornmeal and toss to coat. Add broth and cook, stirring, until mixture boils, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice and return to a boil. MAKE AHEAD: Complete Step 1. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When you're ready to cook, continue with the recipe.
  • 2. Transfer to slow cooker stoneware. Stir in turkey, pinto beans and green beans. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours, until turkey is tender and mixture is bubbly. Add chile powder solution, green and red bell peppers, mild green chiles, and jalapeño pepper, if using. Cover and cook on High for 30 minutes, until bell peppers are tender.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. For this recipe, a combination of black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and great northern beans is used.
  • Don't skip the spices. Chili is a flavorful dish, and the spices are what give it its characteristic taste. This recipe uses a blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika.
  • Use a good quality turkey. Ground turkey can be a bit bland, so it's important to use a good quality brand. Look for turkey that is at least 93% lean.
  • Don't overcook the turkey. Turkey can dry out easily, so it's important to cook it just until it is cooked through. This will take about 10 minutes.
  • Add vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, nutrients, and texture to chili. This recipe uses a combination of onions, bell peppers, and corn.
  • Let the chili simmer. Simmering allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste. This recipe suggests simmering the chili for at least 30 minutes, but you can simmer it for up to 2 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings. Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

This 4-Bean Turkey Chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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