Four Bean Turkey Chili

Name: Four Bean Turkey Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground turkey; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Four kinds of beans and plenty of seasonings make this chunky chili a crowd-pleaser, particularly on autumn days. "Serve bowls sprinkled with your favorite shredded cheese," suggests Judith Whitford of East Aurora, New York.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook the turkey, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Originally published as Turkey Bean Chile in Quick Cooking September/October 2004

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juicyfruit007

Jan 5, 2017

I've been making this chili recipe for years. It's good and basic, though probably not the best or most exciting out there. A little advice: Don't skip those chili beans or you'll lose flavor. Sub in a can of those tomatoes with the chili seasonings already added instead of some of the regular tomatoes. Use ground beef or sausage for all/some of the meat.
ramair98

Jan 3, 2014

Best chili i have ever had. Won a couple of cook off's also fantastic recipe.
copelah

Nov 1, 2013

Great taste. Easy to fix. Have been making it for years and always a hit.
mm-mm

Dec 2, 2011

This was excellent. The stewed tomatoes really gives it a more savory and creamier flavor than plain tomatoes. Will definitely make this again.
tendetroit

May 9, 2011

Great ,my husband took this to a football party the men didn't realize it wasn't made with beef. I make all year long
s_pants

Oct 25, 2010

spicy, but my 18 month old loved it!
creo6746

Aug 31, 2008

This chili is GREAT - it makes a lot and freezes well. You won't be disappointed.