Turkey and White Bean Chili

Turkey and White Bean Chili

Nothing beats a delicious, filling, warm bowl of chili…except maybe a chili that still tastes absolutely fabulous but is a little better for you. This turkey and white bean chili has that awesome chili flavor with ingredients that are slightly healthier for you. But don’t worry, I promise you won’t know the difference! If you’re not on a health kick at the moment, top your bowl off with some cheddar cheese and sour cream…and wow! Trust me this is easy, healthy, and to die for!

Prep Time:
15 min		Cook Time:
45 min		Total Time:
1 hr

Servings: 6

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cans (15 oz) great northern beans (or other white bean)
  • 1 can (15 oz) navy beans (or other white bean)
  • 4 cups chicken broth/stock
  • 8 oz green chilies (2 4oz cans or fresh roasted)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Add onion and turkey to large pot such as dutch oven. Cook over medium to medium-high heat until onions are tender and turkey is cooked completely with no pink.
  2. While turkey and onions are cooking, puree navy beans in food processor until creamy. Set aside.
  3. Stir in green chilies, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and white pepper. Continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring to keep from any sticking or burning.
  4. Add 2 cans great northern beans, chicken broth, and lime juice to the pot. Stir in pureed navy beans and cilantro. Bring to a simmer, lower heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-90 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed to taste.
  5. Stir occasionally during simmer to ensure nothing is falling to the bottom and sticking. Serve anytime after 30 minute simmer, but flavors tend to blend a little better at 45 min+ simmer time.

TIP – You can use all great northern, all navy, or all cannellini beans if that is what you have. I prefer to puree the navy beans as they have a less gritty texture and the great northerns are slightly larger with a better texture in the chili. Feel free to experiment though! Additionally, you can cook the turkey and onions in a skillet, then add everything to a crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

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