Healthy Three Bean Turkey Chili that is easy to make, made with lean ground turkey, three types of beans, and tomatoes. This simple recipe is the best and is the perfect fall recipe!
There is something about fall and chili that just go together. When the leaves start to change and the temperature starts to drop, all I want is a hearty bowl of warm chili.
I've been making chili for as long as I can remember, but I've always just kind of eye-balled the recipe and never really had a certain specific list of ingredients I follow, but to me, that is the best part about chili.
It is super forgiving and easy to change to whatever flavors you're currently feeling. Sometimes I like to add cinnamon for a slightly sweet touch, or make it spicy and add a little more cayenne - it really can be doctored up any way you want it! I love making chili recipes and my Butternut Squash Chili With Turkey is another huge favorite of mine I wanted to share.
This recipe calls for three types of beans: kidney, cannellini, and black beans, but you can add any type of beans that your heart desires. I also add turkey because I'm a big fan of the flavor it adds to any chili. I cook the ground turkey right in my pot, and then leave all the juices for the rest of the chili, making it SO flavorful.
But if you're a vegetarian or just aren't feeling meat, go ahead and leave it out! The three beans leave plenty of protein to help keep you satisfied.
The best part about this three bean turkey chili is that it gets better the longer you let it sit, so go ahead and make a big batch on Sunday, and then continue to eat it all week. Or you can freeze it and enjoy it at a later date!
I know you're going to love this recipe! When I first posted this on my stories on Instagram, everyone went wild asking for the recipe! Be sure to let me know if you try it out!
If you still have more turkey in the house, be sure to make my BBQ Turkey Meatloaf next!
Three Bean Turkey Chili
Ingredients
Method
- In a large sauce pot, hit oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in diced onion and green pepper, and cook for 5 minutes or until slightly softened.
- Add in garlic and ground turkey, and cook until no longer pink.
- Keep juice in pot, add in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and beans - be sure to drain and rinse beans before adding in.
- Stir to combine and add in vegetable broth.
- Reduce heat to low and add in all seasonings.
- Simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until beans become slightly soft.
- Serve with plain greek yogurt, cheese, cilantro, and cornbread!
Molly H Abeloe says
Hi! New to calculating macros here- do you have Fiber content of this recipe?
Erin says
Hi Molly, so sorry but my nutrition calculator doesn't have fiber, so please feel free to use own calculator. 🙂
Rachael says
Very easy to throw together and makes for great meal prep!
Erin says
Hi Rachael, so glad you loved it!!
Alexandra Stanley says
I meal prepped this for the week and threw it in the crockpot! Delicious!
Erin says
Hi Alexandra, so happy you loved it! 🙂
Audrey says
So so so good! So simple to make, and just delicious.
Erin says
Hi Audrey, so happy you loved it!!
Avery says
This recipe is so delicious! It’s easy to make and full of lots of flavors! Thank you!!
Erin says
Hi Avery, so glad you loved it!!
Lauren says
So easy to make and the perfect fall meal! I subbed the cannellini beans for a red bell pepper and it was still delicious. Will definitely be making it again!
Erin says
Hi Lauren, so happy you enjoyed it and made it your own!!
Hannah says
This recipe was soooo good! Your recipes never disappoint! Thanks Erin 🙂
Erin says
Hi Hannah, I am so glad you liked it! Thanks for your support!
Sabrina says
Great recipe! It turned out super yummy and made enough to have some leftovers. I didn’t include the green bell pepper or cannellini beans because I didn’t have them on hand, so I’ll have to try those next time!
Erin says
Hi Sabrina, I am so glad that you liked it and hope you can make it again soon with them!
Kara says
A perfect winter meal! I adapted it to make in the crock pot and it was great!
Erin says
Hi Kara, so glad you love it and great idea!
Linda says
This is my go-to recipe for chili! I have made it many times.
Erin says
Hi Linda, thank you for sharing! I am thrilled you love it!
Linda Shemely says
This is my go-to recipe for chili! I have made it several times!! And NOW you have a chili recipe using pumpkin?!?! I will have to try it!
Erin says
You will love the pumpkin one!
Alex says
Can i do this in a slow cooker?? Would you recommend me browning my meat first?
Erin says
Yes! Just brown it first and then stick it in a slow cooker - low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4. Enjoy!