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Turkey Black Bean Chili

Sweet and smoky flavors that will be sure to beat any cook off, this freezer friendly turkey chili is sure to impress!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast (99% lean)
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo – minced (optional)
  • 2 sweet bell peppers (seeded and diced)
  • 6 ounces light beer (or sub chicken broth)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 15 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 15 ounce black or kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed )
  • ½ cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup plain Greek or low fat yogurt (for serving (optional))
  • fresh cilantro and sriracha (optional garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large sauce pot over medium-high and spray with cooking spray. Add diced onions and grated garlic to the pot along with pinch of salt and pepper. Saute until translucent, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. To the pot, add the ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook until turkey is browned, stirring occasionally, 7-9 minutes.
  3. To the pan, add onion, garlic and peppers. Cook until vegetable are softened, 6-8 minutes.
  4. Add beer to deglaze, scraping up brown bits on bottom of pan using a wooden spoon.
  5. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and barbecue sauce then return to a boil before adding in beans and corn.
  6. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes or longer.
  7. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt, sriracha and cilantro.

Notes

  • Can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days and will keep in freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 32.6g (11%) Protein 23.5g (47%) Fat 1.4g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 857mg (36%) Fiber 8.2g (33%) Sugar 9.3g (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 32.6g 11%
Protein 23.5g 47%
Fat 1.4g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g 7%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 857mg 36%
Fiber 8.2g 33%
Sugar 9.3g 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.