Healthy Meat-Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Healthy Meat-Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can 15 oz black beans; 1 can 15 oz Bush's original baked beans; 2/3 cup water; 1 tbsp dark brown sugar; 1 tsp canola oil; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 cup sweet onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 5 slice hickory-smoked bacon; 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper; 1 jar of store-bought salsa; 1 can 14 oz less-sodium beef broth; 6 oz can of tomato paste; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tsp lime juice

Servings: persons

1 can 15 oz black beans
1 can 15 oz Bush's original baked beans
2/3 cup water
1 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 tsp canola oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup sweet onion
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
5 slice hickory-smoked bacon
1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 jar of store-bought salsa
1 can 14 oz less-sodium beef broth
6 oz can of tomato paste
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 tsp lime juice

1
Combine black beans, water, and sugar in a food processor; process until smooth.
2
Combine bean puree and remaining beans in a bowl.
3
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat; coat pan with oil.
4
Add turkey to large saucepan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble.
5
Remove turkey from the pan and set aside.
6
Add chopped onion, bell peppers, and bacon to the pan; cook 5 minutes or until bacon and onion are lightly browned.
7
Return turkey to the pan.
8
Combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, and crushed red pepper and mix in a small bowl.
9
Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, and crushed red pepper to pan; stir well to coat.
10
Stir in bean mixture, salsa, tomato paste, and broth; bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure chili doesn't stick to the bottom.
12
Combine sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl.
13
Serve chili with sour cream mixture.

812

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can 15 oz black beans, 1 can 15 oz Bush's original baked beans, 2/3 cup water, 1 tbsp dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Healthy Meat-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.

Healthy Meat-Bean Chili

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