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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
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Ingredients

Make 6 servings
  • 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

Make it yourself

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Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: large soup pot, potato masher, instant-read thermometer.

  1. 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.
  2. Add the onion and jalapeño and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder and salt and stir 1 minute.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir in the corn and simmer 5 minutes more. Stir in the lime juice.
  5. 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.

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Good to know

An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.

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