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Bean and Turkey Chili

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 9, 2023
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Avoiding red meat, but want a hearty, satisfying chili? No problem! This Bean and Turkey Chili recipe calls for either ground turkey or chicken. Rich and fruity ancho chile powder and bright jalapeño peppers add tons of flavor—this ground turkey chili is sure to satisfy, especially when served with a variety of tasty toppings. Feeding seven people in under an hour, it's the perfect family dinner for busy weeknights!

Bean and Turkey Chili

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 7
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 2 medium jalapeño chiles, seeded, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 to 16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile pepper powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add jalapeño chiles and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in tomatoes, beans, water, corn, chile pepper powder, cumin and oregano. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended. Sprinkle individual servings with cilantro.

Nutrition

230 Calories
6g Total Fat
20g Protein
23g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
14%
Sodium
220mg
9%
Potassium
470mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
7g
27%
Sugars
2g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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