Turkey Chili with White Beans Recipe

Name: Turkey Chili with White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey; 1/4 cup chili powder; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes; 3 cups beef stock or canned beef broth; 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 3 15-ounce cans small white beans, rinsed, drained; Chopped red onion; Chopped fresh cilantro; Plain low-fat yogurt or light sour cream

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1/4 cup chili powder
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
3 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
3 15-ounce cans small white beans, rinsed, drained
Chopped red onion
Chopped fresh cilantro
Plain low-fat yogurt or light sour cream

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Add onions; saute until light brown and tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Add oregano and cumin; stir 1 minute.
4
Increase heat to medium-high.
5
Add turkey; stir until no longer pink, breaking up with back of spoon.
6
Stir in chili powder, bay leaves, cocoa powder, salt and cinnamon.
7
Add tomatoes with their juices, breaking up with back of spoon.
8
Mix in stock and tomato sauce.
9
Bring to boil.
10
Reduce heat; simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Add beans to chili and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes longer.
12
Discard bay leaves.
13
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
14
Cover and refrigerate.
15
Rewarm over medium-low heat before continuing.)
16
Ladle chili into bowls.
17
Pass red onion, cilantro and yogurt separately.

484

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Turkey Chili with White Beans 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!

Turkey Chili with White Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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