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Turkey White Bean Chili

Turkey white bean chili simmers ground turkey, great northern beans, green chiles, and warm spices in chicken broth. Mashing some of the beans creates a thicker, hearty texture, finished with fresh lime juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 1 poblano pepper medium, seeded and diced
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 can (15 oz) great northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Equipment

  • 1 5- or 6-quart Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a 5- or 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and poblano and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and it reaches 165°F, about 7 to 9 minutes.
  4. Stir in the garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, and black pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add the green chiles, chicken broth, and beans.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
  7. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
  8. Mash about 1 cup of the beans against the side of the pot and stir them into the chili.
  9. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
  10. Stir in the lime juice before serving.

Notes

For a thicker chili, mash the beans well against the side of the pot before stirring them back in. Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free chicken broth.