Black Bean-Salsa Chili Recipe

Name: Black Bean-Salsa Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed, drained, and divided; 2/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; Cooking spray; 1/2 pound ground turkey; 1 cup chopped sweet onion; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 3 sweet hickory-smoked bacon slices, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 cups mild salsa; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
Cooking spray
1/2 pound ground turkey
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 sweet hickory-smoked bacon slices, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups mild salsa
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1
Combine 1 1/2 cups beans, 2/3 cup water, and sugar in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine bean puree and remaining beans in a bowl.
2
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add turkey; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove turkey from pan.
3
Add onion, bell peppers, and bacon to pan; cook 5 minutes or until bacon and onion are lightly browned. Return turkey to pan. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, and crushed red pepper to pan; stir well to coat. Stir in bean mixture, salsa, tomato paste, and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Combine sour cream, cilantro, and juice in a small bowl. Serve chili with sour cream mixture.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed, drained, and divided, 2/3 cup water, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, Cooking spray, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Black Bean-Salsa Chili

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