Smoky Black Bean Turkey Chili
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
193 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Smoky Black Bean Turkey Chili
Description
This chili recipe begins by rendering crisp applewood smoked bacon bits, then cooking ground turkey in the bacon fat to build a deep savory base. Aromatics including diced sweet onion, minced garlic, and jalapeño add depth. The dish is seasoned with smoked paprika, dried oregano, cumin, chili powder, and a touch of brown sugar to balance the spice with sweetness.
Fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, diced roasted red peppers, and freshly chopped cilantro contribute robust flavors and varied textures, while chipotle peppers provide smoky heat. The chili is simmered in a chicken broth base, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
This chili works well for casual meals and can be paired with toppings such as sour cream or cheese, or served with cornbread. It has a good balance of smoky, mildly spicy, and savory notes.
The recipe’s notes advise adjusting chili powder and chipotle peppers to personal heat preference, since spice intensity can vary between products.
Ingredients
- 2 trips Bacon I use applewood smoked bacon, thick-cut, smoky
- 1 sweet onion diced small, large
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium-size jalapeno pepper about 1-1½ ounces
- 4 medium garlic finely minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 2-3 teaspoons ancho chili powder start with 2 (see notes above in the post about chili powder)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons garlic salt
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 28 ounces tomato I use 2 15 ounce cans, roasted
- ½ cup cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- 2 ounce cans black beans drained but not rinsed
- 1 ounce jar (340g ) red bell pepper well-drained and diced small, roasted
- ½-1 medium chipotle pepper in adobo sauce finely chopped, (start with ½ of a pepper and add more later, to taste) - see the post regarding chipotlé peppers
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
Instructions
- Stack the bacon strips on top of each other and cut in half lengthwise then cut crosswise into small pieces. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon bits and cook until crisp and golden, stirring occasionally. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and reserve.
- Add the ground turkey to the bacon fat and increase the heat a bit. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the turkey into small bite-size pieces with a metal spatula as you go. Allow the ground meat to brown a bit before stirring again.
- When the turkey is beginning to brown all over, add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften. Add the jalapeño, garlic, oregano, chili powder, brown sugar, garlic salt, smoked paprika, cumin and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes until nice and fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, chopped cilantro, black beans, diced roasted red peppers, chipotle in adobo, reserved bacon and salt. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a low boil and cook for 25-30 minutes until the chili has thickened a bit. Taste and add more salt, if needed. Allow the chili to sit for 20 minutes for the flavors to meld and marry a bit before serving.
Notes
- For more smoky flavor, use thick-cut applewood smoked bacon and cook until crisp.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper and chili powder to control the chili's spiciness.
- Start with less chili powder since its heat can vary, and add more to taste as cooking progresses.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1103mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 682IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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