Turkey Chili with Yams & Black Beans
This Turkey & Yam Chili with Black Beans is easy to make, done in 30 minutes or less, and is incredibly satisfying. This recipe makes about 8 servings and is great for meal prepping for an easy grab-and-go lunch.
Servings 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 large red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 3 large garlic cloves coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 large yams peeled and diced
- 30 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 28 oz water fill after adding tomatoes
- ½ large orange zested
- fresh cilantro optional
- bacon bits optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onions and red pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and soft.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt and stir to combine. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Add the yams, black beans, crushed tomatoes, water and zest and stir.
- Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until it begins to thicken. Taste for salt and pepper and season if necessary.
- Serve with torn cilantro leaves and crispy bacon bits, if desired. And don't forget the cornbread!
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1075mg | Potassium: 1619mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1373IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 4mg
