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Easy Turkey and Black Bean Chili

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort, easy, fall, gluten free, healthy,, non-dairy, savory, seasonal, simple
Author: Christen Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 15 ounce cans black beans
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  • Brown the turkey in a large pot or dutch oven with 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Drain fat if needed.
    Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and garlic. Sauté for about 7 minutes until the veggies are slightly tender.
    Add the spices, tomatoes, beans and broth and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 30-40 minutes.
    Serve with chips, avocado, cilantro, shredded cheese and/or sour cream