This recipe for Spicy Black Bean Turkey Chili is a one-pot meal that’s loaded with flavor! Ground turkey, black beans and chipotle peppers for spice all cooked in one pot in just about 30 minutes! Perfect for your weeknight dinner or your weekend football party!
Updated: This post was first published here in September 2015. I decided it was worthy of a reshare because it is a super popular recipe here at the BHK. I’ve added new photos and notes to the post below.
Are you feelin’ it? I’m feelin’ it. Pumpkins and cornstalks are popping up everywhere! Fall is in the air. It’s only been one day, ONE DAY, and I’m already in full fall swing! Soup’s on, and cookies are baking!!
Easy Spicy Black Bean Turkey Chili
During the fall, hearty soups, stews and chili are popular items on the menu at the BHK. This Spicy Black Bean Turkey Chili is one of my husband Tom’s favorites. He has always been a huge chili fan, so I have been working on a healthier version that’ll still get the thumbs up from Mr. Picky, and BINGO this one’s it!! He is usually not one for leftovers, but he’s asked for this chili two nights in a row, so I know it’s a winner.
This chili is HUGE on flavor, and you’re going to love how easy it is to make. You just need one large pot, and less than 45 minutes, and dinner is ready! Just serve it with some nice crusty bread and you’re set.
Spicy Black Bean Turkey Chili Ingredients
- red and green bell peppers
- Vidalia onion
- lean ground turkey meat
- garlic cloves
- black bean
- crushed tomatoes
- chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- low sodium chicken broth
- chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, paprika, kosher salt and pepper
I used some lean ground turkey meat, fresh red and green pepper, onion, black beans, and to give it some kick, a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. I added an extra tablespoon of the adobo sauce, but feel free to add more if you like it spicier. I experimented several times with this recipe to get the spices just right, and I think I nailed it. Don’t leave out the cinnamon. It’s the perfect addition. Enjoy friends, and see you next week back at the BHK.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Spicy Black Bean Turkey Chili
I added one whole chipotle pepper plus one tablespoon of the adobo sauce which I think gives it a nice amount of heat. You can adjust to your own preference.
The ground cinnamon gives this chili great flavor. Don’t worry, it’s not overpowering.
I used ground turkey to keep this chili a bit healthier, but you can also use ground beef.
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Spicy Black Bean Turkey Chili
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- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium red pepper, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey meat
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 extra Tbsp. adobo sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat.
- Add red pepper, green pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Add turkey meat and cook until no longer pink.
- Add garlic, black beans, crushed tomatoes, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, chicken broth and spices, and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Notes
This chili looks absolutely perfect, Mary Ann! Love the chipotle in adobo addition and the fact that you used lean turkey! It’s cold and rainy here today, and this chili is totally calling my name!! Pinned! Cheers to a fabulous weekend, my friend!
Thanks Cheyanne! Tom LOVED it! Perfect for a rainy day. Enjoy!
Mary Ann , I love the looks of this chilli and that it can be done in 45 minutes. My kind of meal. It’s hot here in Santa Cruz but it woul be a great meal for the mountains .
Hopefully when the weather gets cooler, you can give it a go! Enjoy your weekend!
Chili is a hug on a cold chilly fall day and I can’t wait to tuck into a huge bowl of this version.
Thanks Nicole! Hope you enjoy it!
This looks yummy! I make chili a little different each time so this will be the next one I try. Now if only California would cool down so I can start enjoying Fall soups and stews properly :)
So glad it’s on your list Amy! Enjoy! I’ll be crossing my fingers for cooler weather heading your way!! Thanks for the comment!
No need to convince me. I love chili. I trust you, I’ll definitely try it with the cinnamon :)
Perfect! Enjoy it Maryanne!
I’M FEELIN IT!! This chili looks amazing! I have to try the cinnamon in it- I’ve never had it like that. I could use a big bowl of this right now- yum!!
As much as I love summer it’s really nice to enjoy some cooler weather! Enjoy the chili and the weekend!
This sounds wonderful. Just wonderful. Gonna have to try this over the weekend.
I think you’ll really like it Chris! Several of my good friends follow the blog, and I got so many texts yesterday saying they were all making it! Enjoy and thanks for the comment!
I just made the chili. It is wonderful and easy to make. I never used cinnamon in chili before. It has a great flavor. The only problem I have is that I wished I doubled the recipe!!!!!!!!
Thanks Lisa! So glad you enjoyed it! Hope it was the perfect amount of spice!
The spices, Mary Ann are so perfect. In fact, I don’t think there’s anything better than adding chipotle chilis and adobo sauce in the chili. It gives it that little extra, extra, ya know!? I just made a big pot of chili a few nights ago and I love how easy it freezes, for those week nights when you just wanna take it a little slower. Delicious, my dear!
I totally agree Traci! My favorite things to pull out of my freezer for a busy week night are either my chili or my Bolognese! Thanks so much for the comment! Hope you have a great week!
Wow this chili looks fantastic. I love making my chili with black beans and turkey. I love how yours has a little kick to it! Can’t wait to try!
Thanks Kelley! Definitely give it a try! I think you’ll LOVE it!
I just made this recipe and it is amazing! It’s the best and I love the adobe and cinnamon addition. Easy to make and the whole family loved it!
So happy you enjoyed it Angel! This is one of my favorites! Thanks so much for following along! Happy Holidays!
I made this chili and really enjoyed it. I swapped the chipotle for cayenne pepper since that’s what I had on hand. Perfect for these chilly autumn nights.
So happy you enjoyed it Lisa! Thanks so much for following! I’ve got a tasty slow cooker beef enchilada soup headed to the blog next week! It’s a super easy recipe and so delicious!