Three-Bean Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Three-Bean Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pepper base; 1 large can (30 oz.) tomato sauce; 2 jalapeno chiles; 2 anaheim chiles, roasted and skin removed; 1 serrano chile; 1 red jalapeno chile; Meat base; 1/3 pound bacon, chopped; 1 medium size white onion; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 pounds ground turkey; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 large can tomato sauce (30 oz); 1 large can diced tomatoes (30 oz); 1 small can tomato paste (6 oz.); 1/2 large dark chocolate bar (70% cacao); 1 medium can cannellini beans; 1 medium can chili beans; 1 medium can kidney beans (16 oz)

Servings: persons

Pepper base
1 large can (30 oz.) tomato sauce
2 jalapeno chiles
2 anaheim chiles, roasted and skin removed
1 serrano chile
1 red jalapeno chile
Meat base
1/3 pound bacon, chopped
1 medium size white onion
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds ground turkey
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
1 large can tomato sauce (30 oz)
1 large can diced tomatoes (30 oz)
1 small can tomato paste (6 oz.)
1/2 large dark chocolate bar (70% cacao)
1 medium can cannellini beans
1 medium can chili beans
1 medium can kidney beans (16 oz)

1
roast anaheim chiles in the oven or over stove burner until skin is blistered and charred. Remove chiles from fire and place in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Remove skin from chiles and chop up
2
chop remaining chiles. Add all chiles to one large can of tomato sauce and simmer in a large saucepan for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
3
add bacon to the bottom of a 10 quart pot and render bacon fat. Add in onion and garlic. Allow the onion and garlic to sweat in the bacon fat.
4
Add ground turkey and spices. Cook turkey in the pot 5-7 minutes or until browned.
5
After turkey is browned, add in second can of tomato sauce, can of diced tomatoes, and can of tomato paste. Stir to incorporate all ingredients. Reduce heat to a simmer.
6
remove tomato sauce and chile mixture to a food process or blender and puree until smooth
7
add tomato/chile mixture to the meat and tomato base. Continue to simmer.
8
add in chocolate. Stir to incorporate.
9
simmer for as long as you like to reduce depending on the consistency of the chili you'd like, at least 1 hour.
10
drain and add in beans approximately 1 hour prior to serving. Serve and enjoy

786

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pepper base, 1 large can (30 oz.) tomato sauce, 2 jalapeno chiles, 2 anaheim chiles, roasted and skin removed, and more.

Yes, Three-Bean 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.

Three-Bean Turkey Chili

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