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Turkey Black Bean Chili
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Turkey Black Bean Chili

Sweet and smoky flavors that will be sure to beat any cook off, this freezer friendly turkey chili is sure to impress!
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 241kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast 99% lean
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo - minced optional
  • 2 sweet bell peppers seeded and diced
  • 6 ounces light beer or sub chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 15 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 2 15 ounce black or kidney beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup plain Greek or low fat yogurt for serving (optional)
  • fresh cilantro and sriracha optional garnish
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Instructions

  • Heat a large sauce pot over medium-high and spray with cooking spray. Add diced onions and grated garlic to the pot along with pinch of salt and pepper. Saute until translucent, about 5-6 minutes.
  • To the pot, add the ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook until turkey is browned, stirring occasionally, 7-9 minutes.
  • To the pan, add onion, garlic and peppers. Cook until vegetable are softened, 6-8 minutes.
  • Add beer to deglaze, scraping up brown bits on bottom of pan using a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and barbecue sauce then return to a boil before adding in beans and corn.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes or longer.
  • Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt, sriracha and cilantro.

Notes

Can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days and will keep in freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.6g | Protein: 23.5g | Fat: 1.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 857mg | Fiber: 8.2g | Sugar: 9.3g