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3-Bean Turkey Chili

This quick turkey chili recipe calls for lean ground turkey and a ton of beans! Cook in the slow cooker or Instant Pot, then top with your favorite chili toppings and serve!
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 3-Bean Turkey Chili
Yield: 10

Materials

  • 1.3 lb 20 oz 99% lean ground turkey breast
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 16 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 4.5 oz can chopped chilies
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained
  • 1 15.5 oz can black beans drained
  • 1 15.5 oz can small red beans drained
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin

For the Topping:

  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro for topping
  • optional toppings shredded cheddar, avocado, sour cream, etc

Instructions

Slow Cooker Directions:

  • In a medium pan over medium-high heat, brown the turkey and onion until cooked through. Mix in the beans, chiles, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin in the slow cooker.
  • Cook for 6 to 8 hours on high or 10 to 12 hours on low.
  • Garnish with onions, cilantro, and any desired toppings.

Instant Pot Directions:

  • Press saute, spritz with oil, and brown the turkey and onion until cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon. Mix in the beans, chilies, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Cook for 25 minutes on high pressure. Natural expulsion.
  • Garnish with onions, cilantro, and any desired toppings.