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A close-up of a white bowl filled with rich Turkey Chili with Beans and Smoky Spices, garnished with herbs.

Amazing 1 Pot Turkey Chili with Beans

This recipe makes a large batch of turkey chili using ground turkey, kidney beans, and smoky spices. It cooks in one pot, simplifying cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked red kidney beans about 2 15-ounce cans, drained
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes with their liquid
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped (about 1/2 cup)
Spices and Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground turkey and sauté until completely cooked through, about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  3. Add chopped yellow onion and carrot to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in kidney beans, chopped tomatoes with their liquid, molasses, black pepper, and hot chili powder.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. Just before serving, stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  8. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal

Notes

This chili tastes better the next day, which makes it good for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For a complete meal, serve with cornbread, a crisp green salad, or top with Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, or sliced avocado. To adjust the spice level, change the amount of chili powder to fit your taste.

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