Chunky Black Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Chunky Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -1 12 lb ground turkey; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (both drained); 1 head finely minced fresh garlic or 14-⅓ cup minced garlic; 1 large white onion; 12-1 large green pepper; 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (drained); 2 -3 cups hot salsa (or medium); 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 -1 ½ teaspoon chili powder; black pepper; red pepper; 14-½ cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 -1 12 lb ground turkey
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (both drained)
1 head finely minced fresh garlic or 14-⅓ cup minced garlic
1 large white onion
12-1 large green pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (drained)
2 -3 cups hot salsa (or medium)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 -1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
black pepper
red pepper
14-½ cup lemon juice

1
Thoroughly brown turkey in frying pan.
2
While turkey is cooking, drain 1st can of beans and pour into med size pot.
3
Turn on low heat and mash (be sure pot isn't too hot, or the beans will burn).
4
When turkey is done cooking, drain grease and add to beans.
5
Increase heat to Med-low.
6
Mix mashed beans and turkey (the beans will tend to mash better once the turkey has been added).
7
Add finely chopped onion and green pepper.
8
Add garlic.
9
Cook mix on medium-low until onions start to get soft, stirring regularly.
10
Open and drain 2nd can of beans.
11
Add to pot.
12
Drain canned tomatoes and add to pot.
13
Turn heat to medium or med-hi and pour both cans of tomato sauce into pot.
14
Add salsa.
15
Add chili powder.
16
Add black pepper, to taste.
17
Add ground or crushed red pepper, to taste.
18
Add lemon juice.
19
Simmer about 10 minutes, stirring regularly.

629

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -1 12 lb ground turkey, 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (both drained), 1 head finely minced fresh garlic or 14-⅓ cup minced garlic, 1 large white onion, and more.

Yes, Chunky Black Bean 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!

Chunky Black Bean Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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