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A spoon resting in a pot of turkey black bean chili with rich red sauce and hearty mix of beans, turkey, and vegetables.
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Turkey Black Bean Chili

This Turkey Black Bean Chili is hearty, flavorful, and packed with lean protein and fiber to keep you satisfied. It’s a one-pot meal that’s perfect for game day, busy weeknights, or make-ahead lunches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: turkey black bean chili
Servings: 8
Calories: 441kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey not 99% lean turkey breast
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste (optional)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1½ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado optional toppings

Instructions

  • Coat a large pot or Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray and place it over MEDIUM heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring to break up the meat, for about 5 minutes or until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease and return the pot to the heat.
  • Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the veggies have softened slightly just crisp-tender.)
  • Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the meat and veggies have been well coated and have absorbed some of the spices, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, beans, and bay leaves. Bring the chili to a simmer over MEDIUM-HIGH heat, then reduce the heat to LOW, cover, and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes. Stir the chili occasionally as it simmers.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves before serving with your toppings of choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 1239mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1835IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 7mg