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White Bean Turkey Chili

This White Bean Turkey Chili comes together in one skillet or pot and is ready to serve in just 30 minutes.
A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh herbs, with a spoon and napkin beside it.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey breast
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice (2 cans)
  • 31 ounces canned Great Northern beans (2 cans) drained and rinsed
  • 11 ounces V-8 juice (2 small cans)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large high-sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add the ground turkey, onion and green pepper.
    1 pound lean ground turkey breast, 1 medium onion, 1 medium bell pepper
  • Cook, stirring, for about 8 minutes or until the turkey is crumbled and no longer pink.
  • Stir in the tomatoes with their juice, the beans, V-8 juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, the reduce the heat to low.
    14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice, 31 ounces canned Great Northern beans, 11 ounces V-8 juice, 1 tablespoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve with sour cream, grated cheddar cheese and cilantro for garnish if desired.

Notes

  • Stir in a spoonful of masa harina mixed with warm water near the end of cooking to thicken the chili and add a hint of corn flavor.
  • Use a high-sided skillet or deep pot to give everything room to cook evenly and prevent bubbling over.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to four days or can be frozen for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 765mg | Potassium: 1124mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 813IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4mg
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