Bill'S Award Winning Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Bill'S Award Winning Turkey Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried pinto bean; 1/2 cup dried black beans; 1/2 cup dried red kidney beans; 6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 large onions (1 chopped, 1 quartered); 4 large garlic cloves; 3 celery ribs, cut into thirds; 1 -2 jalapeno; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 yellow pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 1 lb ground turkey (99% lean)

Servings: persons

1 cup dried pinto bean
1/2 cup dried black beans
1/2 cup dried red kidney beans
6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 large onions (1 chopped, 1 quartered)
4 large garlic cloves
3 celery ribs, cut into thirds
1 -2 jalapeno
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 lb ground turkey (99% lean)

1
Cook all dried beans together according to package directions. Set aside.
2
In a large Dutch oven, pour cans of tomatoes and chicken broth and turn heat on low.
3
In a food processor fitted with a metal blade - add garlic, celery, hot peppers, and the quartered onion. Add about a ladle full of some of the juice from the pot and process on high until smooth. Place into the pot with the chicken broth and tomato mixture. Next, add green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, cumin, paprika, ancho chili powder, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 hours. Add in the beans during the last hour or so of cooking time.
4
In a large pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and fully cook. Stir turkey into the pot of chili right before serving.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried pinto bean, 1/2 cup dried black beans, 1/2 cup dried red kidney beans, 6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Bill'S Award Winning Turkey Chili Recipe 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!