When the weather cools down, nothing beats a hearty, comforting bowl of chili. This Four Bean Turkey Chili is a lighter, healthier option, using ground turkey breast instead of beef. The result is a flavorful, protein-packed meal that’s just as satisfying.
It’s not as thick as traditional chili and has more of a soup-like consistency, making it a perfect dish to warm up with. Packed with four different types of beans, it’s filling and nutritious without being too heavy.
Why You Should Make This Turkey Chili
- Healthier Alternative: Using ground turkey instead of beef reduces the fat content while still giving you plenty of flavor, making this a great option for those looking for a healthier twist on classic chili.
- Loaded with Beans: This turkey chili recipe is packed with four different kinds of beans, offering a high-fiber, protein-rich meal. It’s hearty, filling, and perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.
- Quick and Easy: With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this chili is a great option for busy weeknights when you want a homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Versatile Toppings and Sides: Serve this four bean turkey chili with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and/or green onions. Pair it with cornbread, grilled cheese, or crackers for a complete meal that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
- Ground Turkey Breast: Easily substitute with ground chicken, ground beef, or ground sausage.
- Cannellini Beans: Use great northern beans or navy beans if cannellini beans aren’t available.
- Dark and Light Red Kidney Beans: You can replace these with black beans or pinto beans for a different twist.
- V-8 Juice (Original): If you don’t have V-8 juice, use tomato juice or a blend of tomato sauce and water.
- Hot Sauce: Any hot sauce you prefer will work. Adjust the heat level to your liking, or omit entirely for a milder flavor.
- Fresh Parsley: Substitute with fresh cilantro or green onions for a different flavor profile.
Additional Toppings for Chili
In addition to the classic toppings like sour cream and shredded cheese, here are several other options to enhance this four bean turkey chili:
- Chopped green onions or scallions
- Sliced jalapeños
- Avocado slices or guacamole
- Crushed tortilla chips or corn chips
- Diced tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro
- Pickled red onions
- Lime wedges
- Hot sauce
- Queso fresco or cotija cheese
- Crumbled bacon
How to Make Four Bean Turkey Chili
- Heat the olive oil in a deep pot. Add the ground turkey. Season with chili powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Break apart the meat as it’s cooking.
- Once almost fully cooked, add in the minced onions and celery. Cook for about 4 minutes to soften the vegetables.
- Add in the beans. Pour in the V-8 juice and hot sauce. Bring to just under a boil.
- Turn down the heat and simmer low for 25-30 minutes.
- Finish by stirring in the fresh parsley.
- Ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings.
How to Serve and Store Turkey Chili
- Serve with cornbread, grilled cheese, or crackers for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
More Hearty Bean Soup Recipes to Love
- Easy White Chicken Chili
- Crockpot Bean and Ham Soup
- White Bean Chicken Soup
- Easy Crockpot Lentil Soup
- Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Minestrone Soup
- One Pot Pasta Fagioli
Four Bean Turkey Chili
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
Description
When the weather cools down, nothing beats a hearty and comforting bowl of chili. This Four Bean Turkey Chili is a lighter, healthier option, using ground turkey breast instead of beef. The result is a flavorful, protein-packed meal that’s just as satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ yellow or white onion, minced
- 1 stalk celery with leaves, minced
- 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can chili beans
- 1, 64-ounce bottle V-8 juice (original)
- 4–5 dashes hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a deep pot. Add the ground turkey. Season with chili powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Break apart the meat as it’s cooking.
- Once almost fully cooked, add in the minced onions and celery. Cook for about 4 minutes to soften the vegetables.
- Add in the beans. Pour in the V-8 juice and hot sauce. Bring to just under a boil.
- Turn down the heat and simmer low for 25-30 minutes.
- Finish by stirring in the fresh parsley.
- Ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Easily replace ground turkey with ground chicken, beef or sausage.
- Simmer on low to avoid breaking apart the beans.
- Top with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
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