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Spicy Turkey White Bean Chili

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A hearty and flavorful chili made with ground turkey and white beans, seasoned for a noticeable level of spice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more for extra heat)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the rinsed beans, diced green chilies, diced tomatoes (with liquid), and chicken broth to the pot.
  6. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine all spices.
  7. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld.
  8. Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional cayenne pepper if you want more heat.
  9. Serve hot with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili texture, remove about 1 cup of the beans and mash them before adding them back to the pot.
  • To make this milder, reduce the cayenne pepper to 1/8 teaspoon or omit it entirely.
  • This chili freezes well for future meals. Cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.

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