3 Bean Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: 3 Bean Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (turkey or pork is fine); 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in zesty sauce; 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 large onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies; 4 chicken bouillon cubes; 6 -8 ounces beer (I used something very hoppy such as Sam Adams Boston Lager); 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon honey; corn chips (to garnish); cheese (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground turkey
1 lb sweet Italian sausage (turkey or pork is fine)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in zesty sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 large onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
4 chicken bouillon cubes
6 -8 ounces beer (I used something very hoppy such as Sam Adams Boston Lager)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon honey
corn chips (to garnish)
cheese (to garnish)

1
Brown ground turkey and sausage.
2
Drain grease.
3
Add the rest of the ingredients EXCEPT the corn chips and cheese.
4
Stir everything together then reduce heat and cover.
5
Simmer over low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
6
After two hours, taste and adjust seasonings.
7
This recipe is not very spicy, if you would like spicier, add more cayenne, chili powder and hot pepper sauce.
8
The longer this chili simmers, the better it tastes.
9
Serve with corn chips and cheese.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground turkey, 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (turkey or pork is fine), 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, 3 Bean Turkey Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

3 Bean Turkey Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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