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Turkey White Bean Chili
A mild green chili with ground turkey, white beans, corn and cumin, topped with cheese and a squeeze of lime.
⏱ 50 min (15 min prep, 35 min cooking)
🍽 Serves 6 · about 1 1/2 cups
budgetmake aheadfreezer friendlyleftovers
gluten free
ContainsMilk. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.
Ingredients
Chili
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil (soybean)
- 1½ lb Ground turkey, 93% lean
- 1 Yellow onion, chopped
- 1 Jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 3 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- ½ tsp Table salt
- 1 can Diced green chiles
- 2 can White beans (canned), drained and rinsed
- 3 cup Chicken broth
- 1½ cup Frozen corn
- 1 tbsp Lime juice (bottled)
Toppings
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
Nutrition
Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.
Steps
You’ll need: large soup pot, potato masher, instant-read thermometer.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the turkey, breaking it up, until no pink remains and it reaches 165°F, about 8 minutes.
- Add the onion and jalapeño and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder and salt and stir 1 minute.
- Add the green chiles, beans and broth. Mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the chili. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Stir in the corn and simmer 5 minutes more. Stir in the lime juice.
- Top bowls with cheese and cilantro.
🌡 Safe temperaturesGround turkey or chicken 165°F. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.
Make aheadMake up to 4 days ahead. Reheat to 165°F, adding a splash of broth.
❄️ FreezerFreeze without toppings for 2 to 3 months for best quality. Thaw in the fridge.
↺ LeftoversReheat to 165°F and pack in a preheated insulated jar, or spoon over a baked potato.
🧒 With kidsSeed the jalapeño well, or leave it out. Serve with tortilla chips for scooping.
Dairy-free swapSkip the cheese; top with avocado.
Gluten-free swapCheck the broth label.
An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.