Ground Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Ground Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups black beans pinto beans,, or red kidney beans and 2 quarts water, or 8 cups canned black beans, pinto beans or red kidney beans, plus liquid; 2 large onions chopped; 2 tablespoons butter or oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari; 4 stalks celery 1 inch slices; 1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped; 4 1/2 cups tomatoes fresh, cored, peeled, or 4 1/2 cups chopped canned tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/2 minced jalapeno chili; 1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions or onions, for topping; 1 cup cheese for topping, grated, optional

Servings: persons

2 cups black beans pinto beans,, or red kidney beans and 2 quarts water, or 8 cups canned black beans, pinto beans or red kidney beans, plus liquid
2 large onions chopped
2 tablespoons butter or oil
1 pound ground turkey
2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari
4 stalks celery 1 inch slices
1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped
4 1/2 cups tomatoes fresh, cored, peeled, or 4 1/2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/2 minced jalapeno chili
1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions or onions, for topping
1 cup cheese for topping, grated, optional

1
For dried beans: Soak them overnight, use soaking water and add to it to equal the appropriate measure of water.
2
Brown the turkey in half the oil and stir in the soy sauce.
3
Saut?
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the onion, peppers and celery in the other half of the oil.
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Add half of the vegetable mixture to the beans, water, turkey, spices and half of the tomatoes then cook for about an hour and a half.
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Add the rest of the onion, peppers and celery, adjust seasoning to taste and heat preference and serv e. For canned beans: Brown the turkey in half of the oil and stir in soy sauce.
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Saut?
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onion, peppers and celery in the other half of the oil, stir in beans, tomat oes and spices.
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Let simmer for 20 minutes, adjust seasoning to taste and heat p reference and serve.
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Top with chopped scallions, chopped raw onion and/or grated cheese.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups black beans pinto beans,, or red kidney beans and 2 quarts water, or 8 cups canned black beans, pinto beans or red kidney beans, plus liquid, 2 large onions chopped, 2 tablespoons butter or oil, 1 pound ground turkey, and more.

Yes, Ground 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!

Ground Turkey Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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