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Thick Turkey Bean Chili Recipe

"When our daughters wouldn't eat the spicy chili beans I prepared, I came up with this milder, slightly sweet version," notes Keri Scofield Lawson of Fullerton, California. "They love eating the hearty chili as a dip with tortilla chips. I never have leftovers."

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Thick Turkey Bean Chili Recipe

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
2 cans (16 ounces each) baked beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) sloppy joe sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt and pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, brown the turkey until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, sloppy joe sauce, tomatoes, brown sugar and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 213 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 680 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Thick Turkey Bean Chili in Quick Cooking January/February 1999, p40

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Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by Pickyeater

I've made this recipe several times. It's very easy to make and takes little time.

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2011 by kelly_colpitts

I love this recipe. I've made it multiple times and people always love it. Instead of using the garlic powder, I've added a clove of garlic (minced) to the ground turkey while browning it.