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Three Bean Turkey Chili

★★★★★ 8 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin10/23/18

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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.

bowl of three bean turkey chili

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!

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★★★★★ 5 from 8 reviews

Three Bean Turkey Chili

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!

Prep: 15Cook: 45Total: 60
Yield 6-8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 6oz can tomato paste
  • 2 14.5oz cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 15oz can dark red kidney beans
  • 1 15oz can cannellini beans
  • 1 15oz can black beans
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large sauce pot, hit oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add in diced onion and green pepper, and cook for 5 minutes or until slightly softened.
  3. Add in garlic and ground turkey, and cook until no longer pink.
  4. Keep juice in pot, add in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and beans – be sure to drain and rinse beans before adding in.
  5. Stir to combine and add in vegetable broth.
  6. Reduce heat to low and add in all seasonings.
  7. Simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until beans become slightly soft.
  8. Serve with plain greek yogurt, cheese, cilantro, and cornbread!
Author: Erin Lives WholeCategory: dinner, gluten free, savory, dairy free

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  1. Alexandra Stanley says

    Posted on 3/22 at 7:37 am

    I meal prepped this for the week and threw it in the crockpot! Delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/23 at 10:38 pm

      Hi Alexandra, so happy you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Audrey says

    Posted on 1/29 at 4:38 pm

    So so so good! So simple to make, and just delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/30 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Audrey, so happy you loved it!!

      Reply
  3. Avery says

    Posted on 11/23 at 7:57 pm

    This recipe is so delicious! It’s easy to make and full of lots of flavors! Thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/24 at 12:45 pm

      Hi Avery, so glad you loved it!!

      Reply
  4. Lauren says

    Posted on 10/27 at 9:17 pm

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/28 at 1:52 pm

      Hi Lauren, so happy you enjoyed it and made it your own!!

      Reply
  5. Hannah says

    Posted on 1/31 at 2:28 pm

    This recipe was soooo good! Your recipes never disappoint! Thanks Erin 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/31 at 8:48 pm

      Hi Hannah, I am so glad you liked it! Thanks for your support!

      Reply
  6. Sabrina says

    Posted on 1/16 at 9:25 pm

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/17 at 1:31 pm

      Hi Sabrina, I am so glad that you liked it and hope you can make it again soon with them!

      Reply
  7. Kara says

    Posted on 1/3 at 4:25 pm

    A perfect winter meal! I adapted it to make in the crock pot and it was great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 2:39 pm

      Hi Kara, so glad you love it and great idea!

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    Posted on 11/21 at 1:20 pm

    This is my go-to recipe for chili! I have made it many times.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/23 at 7:09 pm

      Hi Linda, thank you for sharing! I am thrilled you love it!

      Reply
  9. Linda Shemely says

    Posted on 9/22 at 11:17 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 9/22 at 2:05 pm

      You will love the pumpkin one!

      Reply
  10. Alex says

    Posted on 5/10 at 10:10 am

    Can i do this in a slow cooker?? Would you recommend me browning my meat first?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/10 at 12:26 pm

      Yes! Just brown it first and then stick it in a slow cooker – low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4. Enjoy!

      Reply

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