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Wholesome Turkey Chili with Black Beans – Easy 30-Minute Recipe

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A quick and easy turkey chili with black beans that delivers deep, smoky flavor in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and comforting cold-weather dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (for serving, optional)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving, optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for serving, optional)
  • Diced avocado (for serving, optional)
  • Lime wedges (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and starting to brown at the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Let it cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes to get a nice sear, then break it into smaller pieces. Cook until no longer pink and golden-brown bits form on the bottom of the pot, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper over the turkey. Stir and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir well, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Stir in the drained and rinsed black beans until well combined.
  7. Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or cayenne as desired.
  9. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings such as shredded cheddar, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and lime wedges.

Notes

For best flavor, don’t skip browning the turkey and toasting the spices. Let the chili rest for 10 minutes after cooking for even better flavor. The chili thickens as it sits; add a splash of broth when reheating if needed. This chili freezes well for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: turkey chili, black beans, easy chili, 30-minute chili, healthy chili, weeknight dinner, meal prep, gluten-free

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