Ground Turkey And White Bean Chili Bake Recipe

Name: Ground Turkey And White Bean Chili Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil (can use more); 2 large onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste); 2 -4 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste, if you like heat add in lots!); 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely chopped) (optional); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/4 cup chili powder (or to taste); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey; 1 large bay leaf (or use 2 small); 1 tablespoon hersey's dark cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 3 (15 ounce) cans small white beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup dark beer; salt and pepper; 2 cups grated old cheddar cheese (or to taste)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons oil (can use more)
2 large onions, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
2 -4 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste, if you like heat add in lots!)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely chopped) (optional)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 cup chili powder (or to taste)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 large bay leaf (or use 2 small)
1 tablespoon hersey's dark cocoa
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 (15 ounce) cans small white beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups beef broth
1 cup dark beer
salt and pepper
2 cups grated old cheddar cheese (or to taste)

1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add in onions and saute for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned (adding in the garlic the last 3 minutes of cooking).
2
Add in the oregano, cumin and chili powder, chili flakes and jalapeno pepper (if using) cook for 1-2 minutes.
3
Add in tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
4
Add in ground turkey; cook until no longer pink.
5
Stir in bay leaf and cocoa powder, then add in undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and beer; bring to a boil and simmer on top of the stove for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, then season with salt and pepper.
6
Set oven to 325 degrees.
7
Place in oven uncovered, and cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally (the longer you cook this in a low heat oven the richer and thicker it will be, you can even cook it for even 2 hours!).
8
After 1 hour cooking add in drained beans, and season with more salt if desired; return to oven and cook uncovered for another 35-40 minutes.
9
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top the last 5-6 minutes of cooking time.

823

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons oil (can use more), 2 large onions, chopped, 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste), 2 -4 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste, if you like heat add in lots!), and more.

Yes, Ground Turkey And White Bean Chili Bake 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!

Ground Turkey And White Bean Chili Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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