Spicy Black Bean Turkey Chili

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!

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.

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.

Spicy Black Bean Turkey Chili

Author: Mary Ann Dwyer

Servings: 5 servings

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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!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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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

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3099IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 5mg

Keyword: comfort food, ground turkey, chili, black beans

Cuisine: Mexican

Course: Main Dish, Lunch

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