Turkey Black Bean Chili

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A warm, hearty bowl of Turkey Black Bean Chili made with ground turkey, black beans, onions, stop light peppers and the perfect balance of seasonings, shown here topped with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and a dollup of sour cream.

A hearty Turkey Black Bean Chili that’s healthy, filling, and easy to make in one skillet. Ground turkey keeps it tender and mild while black beans add rich texture and flavor.

This recipe works with canned black beans or beans cooked from scratch. If you prefer to cook dried beans ahead, they freeze well for future meals. Perfect for meal prep and delicious year-round.

Turkey Black Bean Chili

Course

Main Dish

Prep Time

15 min.

Cook/bake time

35 min.

Servings

6-8

Here's What You'll Need

A large skillet with a lid

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground turkey
2 (15 oz.) cans of black beans drained (or about 3 cups of cooked black beans)
1 can petite diced tomatoes (not drained)
1 onion (diced)
1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper (diced)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups of water (or broth)
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

turkey black bean chili bowls with ingredients
1. In a large skillet brown ground turkey and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add butter, diced onions and diced bell pepper. Saute onions and pepper in butter for about 5-minutes.
3. Finish cooking the onions and diced bell pepper by adding 1/2 cup of water (or broth), cover with lid and simmer about 10 minutes or until tender.
Turkey Black Bean Chili in skillet
4. Return the cooked turkey to the pan and stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, water (or broth), and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15 minutes. Serve warm and top with cheddar cheese and sour cream, if desired.

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