Turkey and White Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Turkey and White Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups dried great northern beans, rinsed; 1 -2 serrano chili peppers or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper; 3 bay leaves; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 lb ground turkey (dark meat); 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; salt; fresh ground pepper; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin; 14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; sour cream, for serving; 6 green onions, white and tender green parts, finely chopped; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups dried great northern beans, rinsed
1 -2 serrano chili peppers or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper
3 bay leaves
6 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb ground turkey (dark meat)
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
salt
fresh ground pepper
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
sour cream, for serving
6 green onions, white and tender green parts, finely chopped
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Put the beans in a large bowl with cold water to cover and soak for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
2
Drain and rinse the beans.
3
Put the beans in a slow cooker.
4
Add the chilies, bay leaves, and broth.
5
The broth should cover the beans by about 1 1/2 inches; supplement water if needed.
6
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours; the beans should be tender.
7
In a large heavy frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
8
Add the turkey and cook, stirring to break up any clumps, until the meat is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes.
9
Add the onion, 1 tsp salt, and several grindings of black pepper and saute until the onion is soft and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
10
Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne, and stir tor 2-3 minutes to release their aroma.
11
Transfer the contents of the pan to the slow cooker and increase heat to HIGH.
12
Cover and cook, stirring 2-3 times, until slightly thickened, 30-40 minutes.
13
Adjust the seasoning.
14
Ladle the chili into shallow bowls.
15
Garnish with sour cream, green onions, and cilantro and serve.

1390

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

163

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ¼ cups dried great northern beans, rinsed, 1 -2 serrano chili peppers or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, 3 bay leaves, 6 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Turkey and White 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.

Turkey and White Bean Chili

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