Name: Easy White Bean Turkey Chili Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 pounds ground turkey (dark or white meat or a combination); 1 large yellow onion, chopped (2 cups); 3-4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 tablespoons); 1 yellow, red, or green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 bay leaf; 24 ounces of store-bought salsa verde; 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles (mild or hot); 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 15-ounce cans of white beans (Great Northern or cannellini), drained; Chopped cilantro, for garnish; Chopped red onions or sliced scallions, for garnish; Grated cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack), for garnish; Sour cream or plain yogurt, for garnish; Sliced avocado, for garnish; Lime wedges, for garnish

Description

A comforting and easy turkey chili with white beans and salsa verde, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds ground turkey (dark or white meat or a combination)
1 large yellow onion, chopped (2 cups)
3–4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
1 yellow, red, or green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 bay leaf
24 ounces of store-bought salsa verde
1 4-ounce can diced green chiles (mild or hot)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 15-ounce cans of white beans (Great Northern or cannellini), drained
Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Chopped red onions or sliced scallions, for garnish
Grated cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack), for garnish
Sour cream or plain yogurt, for garnish
Sliced avocado, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add turkey, season with salt, and cook, stirring and breaking up lumps, until turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer turkey to a bowl.
In the same pot, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño until tender and starting to brown, about 4-5 minutes.
Add spices (coriander, cumin, oregano, salt) and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
Return turkey to the pot and add bay leaf, salsa verde, canned chiles, and chicken broth. Reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
Stir in the beans and simmer for an additional 20 minutes. Adjust salt to taste and remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve in bowls topped with cilantro, onions, cheese, avocado, and/or sour cream, or let guests top their own bowls.

Notes

This chili can be made in advance and is great for leftovers or freezing. Adjust spice levels with jalapeño removal or substitutions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: chili, turkey, white beans, easy recipe, comfort food