White Bean Turkey Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili combining lean ground turkey, beans, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Oil and aromatics
- 1 spray olive oil spray
- 2 small onions (chopped)
- 5 cloves garlic cloves (chopped)
Main ingredients
- 3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 can (4.5 oz) diced green chilies
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 tablespoon cumin
- 0.5 tablespoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder (to taste)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf
- 4 cans (15.5 oz each) cannellini or navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
Dairy and toppings
- 0.5 cup reduced-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
- to taste Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack Cheese (shredded)
- diced avocado
- cilantro cilantro
- sliced jalapeno
- chopped scallions scallions
Instructions
- Heat a large pot, spray with oil, then sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Add ground turkey and cook until white and cooked through.
- Stir in green chilies, spices, and cook for 2 minutes. Puree one can of beans with broth, then add all beans, broth, and bay leaf. Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes. Stir in sour cream and cook 4-5 minutes. Serve topped with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Adjust seasonings to taste and serve with fresh toppings.