Cowboy Bean Chili

Name: Cowboy Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 yellow onion (large, chopped); 1 green bell pepper (chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained); 1.5 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 package cornbread mix; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup sour cream

A robust and savory one-pot chili featuring ground turkey and a medley of beans in a rich, spiced tomato base, served with warm cornbread and shredded cheese.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.20/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 yellow onion (large, chopped)
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1.5 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 package cornbread mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
0.5 cup sour cream

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add 1 chopped large yellow onion and 1 chopped green bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 minced cloves of garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Pour in 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth. Add 1 (15 ounce) can of rinsed and drained black beans and 1 (15 ounce) can of rinsed and drained kidney beans. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld. Season with 1 tablespoon of optional brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to taste.
While the chili simmers, prepare 1 package of cornbread mix according to package directions. Serve the warm cornbread alongside the hearty cowboy bean chili.
Garnish individual bowls of chili with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of sour cream, if desired.

Notes

For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes. Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 490
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 54.3 g
Fat: 15.1 g
Fiber: 14.2 g
Sodium: 1350 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
Sugar: 12.3 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg