Best 10 Turkey And Pinto Bean Chili Recipes

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When the chilly days of fall and winter come around, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of chili to warm your body and soul. This classic comfort food is packed with flavor and can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Turkey and pinto bean chili is a delicious and healthy variation on the traditional beef chili, with a slightly milder flavor that is perfect for those who prefer a less spicy dish. The combination of turkey and pinto beans provides a lean and protein-packed base, while the addition of flavorful spices, vegetables, and herbs creates a rich and satisfying chili that is sure to become a family favorite.

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HEALTHY TURKEY CHILI WITH PINTOS BEANS



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Here's the best way to make Turkey Chili from scratch with lean ground turkey (or chicken if you prefer), lots of fresh vegetables (including bell peppers), onions, scallions and jalapeno and a little cornmeal to thicken it! Serve topped with avocado and toasted pepitas for a healthy winter meal.

Provided by Katie Webster

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground turkey or chicken
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 small green bell peppers or anaheim peppers, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 bunch scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated
1 jalapeno pepper, minced, seeds to taste
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 28-ounce can peeled tomatoes , crushed by hand or cut into chunks
2 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chicken broth
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
Garnishes: diced avocado, toasted pine nuts or pepitas, minced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy-bottom soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Crumble in turkey or chicken and cook, breaking up large pieces until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, peppers, onion, scallion whites and jalapeño and cook, stirring often until the vegetables are cooked down and mostly softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin and salt and cook until the spices are fragrant 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the cornmeal over the vegetable mixture and stir to coat.
  • Stir in tomatoes, beans and broth and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat to maintain simmer and cook, stirring occasionally until the chili is thick and the onions and peppers are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in lime juice, oregano and the remaining scallion greens. Serve with garnishes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/2 cups each, Calories 330 calories, Sugar 5.5 g, Sodium 850 mg, Fat 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 23 g

EMERIL'S TURKEY AND PINTO BEAN CHILI



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This wholesome one-pot dinner from Emeril Lagasse is a crowd-pleaser with enough leftovers to go around. It's made with ground turkey, thick-cut bacon, diced tomatoes, red bell peppers, and pinto beans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced small
2 medium yellow onions, diced small
1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced small
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (85 percent lean) or a blend of ground thighs and breasts
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 cans (15.5 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes. Add onions and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 3 minutes. Add turkey, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and oregano and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add tomatoes and juice, beans, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer, partially cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 20 minutes. (To store, refrigerate cooled chili in an airtight container, up to 3 days.) Serve topped with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

TURKEY-PINTO BEAN CHILI



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Found this in 500 Practically Fat-Free One Pot Recipes from the library. UPDATE: 10-30-13 I made this today and used only 1 can of diced tomatoes and it turned out fine and used about 3/4 of an onion. It will be tastier tomorrow but it was really good today.

Provided by nemokitty

Categories     Poultry

Time 42m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 lb ground turkey breast
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 cup mild green chili, diced, canned and drained
6 cups canned tomatoes, low sodium, crushed, juice reserved
4 cups canned pinto beans, low sodium, rinsed and drained
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat broth in a large saucepan. Add turkey, onion and garlic and saute till turkey is no longer pink.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, except the scallions. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring every so often, for 25 minutes.
  • Serve topped with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 965, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 19.9

TURKEY AND PINTO BEAN CHILI



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Provided by Sherri Guggenheim

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Poultry     Tomato     turkey     Sauté     Dinner     Winter     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick olive oil spray
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium-size red bell peppers, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 pounds ground turkey
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Generously spray bottom of heavy large pot with nonstick spray. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic and sauté over high heat until vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Add turkey and sauté until no longer pink, breaking up large pieces with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Mix in chili powder, cumin and oregano and stir 1 minute. Add beans, tomatoes with juices, broth and chocolate. Bring chili to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until chili thickens, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.

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.

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.

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

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

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

TWO-BEAN TURKEY CHILI



Two-Bean Turkey Chili image

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:

  • Soak the pinto beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
  • Use a variety of beans: In addition to pinto beans, you can also use black beans, kidney beans, or any other type of bean that you like.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables such as onions, celery, carrots, and peppers are all great additions to turkey and pinto bean chili. They add flavor and nutrition to the dish.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth that you use to make the chili will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Use a broth that is flavorful and has a lot of umami, such as chicken broth or beef broth.
  • Season the chili well: Chili is a dish that can handle a lot of seasoning. Don't be afraid to add spices and herbs to taste.
  • Let the chili simmer: The longer you simmer the chili, the better the flavors will develop. Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.

Conclusion:

Turkey and pinto bean chili is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it is a great way to use up leftover turkey. So next time you have a turkey dinner, be sure to save some of the leftovers to make this chili.

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