Best 8 Thick Turkey Bean Chili Recipes

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Seeking a hearty and flavorful dish to warm you up on a chilly day? Look no further than thick turkey bean chili! This tantalizing stew combines the savory flavors of turkey, beans, and a rich blend of spices to create a comforting and satisfying meal. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner party or simply want a delicious weeknight dinner, thick turkey bean chili is sure to hit the spot. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in this delectable dish that will leave your taste buds craving more.

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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

BIG-BATCH TURKEY CHILI



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Pull out your biggest pot and get ready to make a mess of chili. All the effort and time will pay off, knowing that your freezer is filled with easy dinners that can be thawed and quickly reheated.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large yellow onions, chopped
10 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Kosher salt
1/4 cup tomato paste
3/4 cup olive oil
3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, coarsely chopped, with 3 tablespoons sauce
4 pounds ground turkey
Four 12-ounce Mexican lager-style beers
Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, with their juices
Four 15-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed and strained
Optional garnishes: Sliced scallions, cilantro sprigs, avocado, sour cream, grated Monterey Jack cheese and/or tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, chili powder, oregano and 4 teaspoons salt, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and chipotle chiles and sauce, and cook 1 minute more. Add the turkey, breaking it up into bite-sized chunks with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat loses its raw color, about 7 minutes. Add the beer, and simmer until reduced by about half, about 35 minutes. Add the tomatoes, crushing them with your fingers into the skillet, along with their juices and the beans; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Let the soup cool to room temperature, then divide among four 1-quart containers and freeze for up to 1 month.
  • To reheat: Let the soup thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bring it to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until heated through. Thin it with a little water if desired, and add salt to taste. Serve with optional garnishes.

THICK TURKEY BEAN CHILI



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"When our daughters wouldn't eat the spicy chili beans I prepared, I came up with this milder, slightly sweet version," notes Keri Scofield Lawson of Fullerton, California. "They love eating the hearty chili as a dip with tortilla chips. I never have leftovers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground turkey
2 cans (16 ounces each) baked beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) sloppy joe sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt and pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, brown the turkey until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, sloppy joe sauce, tomatoes, brown sugar and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

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.

LOW-FAT TURKEY CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS



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Make and share this Low-Fat Turkey Chili with Black Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bunniew

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup red pepper, diced
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 lb ground turkey
1 (16 ounce) container mild fresh salsa
3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained & rinsed
1 tablespoon low-sodium tomato paste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add the onions, peppers, carrots, and garlic.
  • Cook about 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until veggies are tender and onions are golden.
  • Add the cumin and chili powder, then stir in the turkey, breaking up the meat.
  • Once the turkey is cooked through, add the salsa, black beans, chicken broth, and tomato paste.
  • Simmer about 45 minutes over medium heat.
  • The chili should thicken as the liquid is reduced.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.9, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 460.4, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 5, Protein 19.2

THICK GROUND TURKEY CHILI



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This is a flavorful thick chili made with ground turkey and slow simmered vegetables. A perfect meal on a cold Northwest day while watching Sunday football.

Provided by Kristin D Trevino

Categories     Stew

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow sweet onion
6 garlic cloves
1 large carrot
3 celery ribs
1 red bell pepper
1 lb lean ground turkey
2 teaspoons cumin
3 tablespoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 (30 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
3 (10 ounce) cans tomatoes and green chilies (mild, Rotel)
1 fresh jalapeno
1 cup yellow sweet onion
cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Chop all vegetables into small pieces.
  • In a large soup style pot saute all the vegetables in olive oil until soft. 15 minutes.
  • Add ground turkey to sauteed vegetable and stir until well cooked.
  • Stir in all seasonings; cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, celery salt, kosher salt. Mix well to incorporate all the seasonings.
  • Dump in tomato paste, Rotel tomatoes, and pinto beans.
  • Mix all ingredients well.
  • Reduce your heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour to meld all the flavors and thicken the chili. Stir often. Be sure to taste the mixture to see if it needs more salt, pepper or chili powder to your liking.
  • Put chili into large bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese (Tillamook), finely chopped jalapeno and fresh onion.
  • Pair the chili with a local pale ale beer.
  • Cheers!

EASY TURKEY BEAN CHILI



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This is a fantastic, quick and easy, turkey bean chili recipe. Serve topped with cheese and sour cream.

Provided by Christina

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

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 272.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1339 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

QUICK WHITE BEAN TURKEY CHILI



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My husband came home from a sales trip to the East Coast raving about white bean chili. This is our version.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound turkey breast tenderloin
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons salsa
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese or sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Cut turkey tenderloin lengthwise into quarters. In a skillet, cook the turkey, onion and garlic in butter until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove turkey and let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut into cubes. Transfer vegetables to a saucepan. Add the turkey, broth, beans, tomatoes, salsa, parsley and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-16 minutes or until slightly thickened. Top each serving with cheese or sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 995mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Beans: Select a variety of beans for a more flavorful and texturally diverse chili. Consider using a mix of kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and cannellini beans.
  • Soaking the Beans: Soaking the beans overnight before cooking helps reduce cooking time and makes them more digestible. If you're short on time, you can quick-soak the beans by boiling them for a few minutes, then letting them sit for an hour.
  • Sautéing the Vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the chili enhances their flavor and helps bring out their sweetness. Use a large pan or Dutch oven to ensure even cooking.
  • Using Quality Turkey: Opt for ground turkey that is at least 93% lean for a healthier chili. If you prefer a richer flavor, you can use a mixture of ground turkey and ground beef.
  • Adding Spices and Herbs: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs to create a unique flavor profile for your chili. Some popular additions include chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder.
  • Simmering for Flavor: Allow the chili to simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to several hours, to develop a deep and rich flavor. The longer it simmers, the better it will taste.

Conclusion:

This hearty and flavorful Thick Turkey Bean Chili is a perfect meal for a chilly day. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables, making it a nutritious and satisfying choice. Whether you serve it with cornbread, crackers, or a dollop of sour cream, this chili is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this recipe a try!

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