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Spicy Turkey White Bean Chili

A close-up of a bowl filled with rich, orange-red Spicy Turkey White Bean Chili, featuring ground turkey and large white beans.

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A straightforward recipe for a hearty and spicy chili using ground turkey and white beans.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more for extra heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the rinsed beans, diced tomatoes (with liquid), green chilies (with liquid), and chicken broth.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, remove the lid for the last 15 minutes of simmering.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream.
  • You can substitute ground chicken for the turkey if desired.

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