Quick Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Quick Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans; 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes; 12 large yellow onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 5 cups hot water; ¼ cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; salt & pepper; ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
12 large yellow onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves
2 chicken bouillon cubes
5 cups hot water
¼ cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper
½ cup cilantro, chopped

1
Brown ground turkey.
2
Saute diced onions in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until just starting to soften.
3
Add garlic and saute for one minute.
4
Add Rotel tomatoes (I whiz mine up in the food processor).
5
Add browned turkey and beans.
6
Add hot water, bouillon cubes and seasonings.
7
You can add more or less water to your liking.
8
Simmer for 20 minutes.
9
Sprinkle cornmeal over soup and stir in to thicken.
10
Just before serving stir in chopped cilantro.

675

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes, 12 large yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Quick 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!

Quick Turkey Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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