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Easy Tex-Mex Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

The Tex-Mex winning combination of chili, chocolate and cumin won't disappoint. Light yet flavorful, this recipe makes enough for a crowd.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: southwest turkey bean chili, Tex Mex Chili
Servings: 12
Author: Brenda Garrison | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

  • 3 slices center cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
  • 3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes in puree
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cans (15.5 ounces each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

  • Add bacon to dutch oven, or multi-cooker, and cook on medium 6-8 minutes, until crisp.
  • Add onions, garlic and jalapeños. Stirring frequently until softened (about 5 minutes).
  • Add turkey and break up the meat. Cook until browned (about 10 minutes).
  • Add chili powder, cocoa, and cumin. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
  • Break up tomatoes with your hands and add along with remaining puree fro the cans to the pot.
  • Add molasses, water, and salt. Reduce heat to simmer and cook covered for 15 minutes.
  • Add beans. Continue cooking uncovered for 30-45 minutes.

Notes

Serving size: 1-1/4 cups
WW Points: 1
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7 SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
8 PointsPlus (Old plan)
This recipe can also be cooked in a slow cooker.
If using a multi-cooker, use stove top setting until meat is browned; then add remaining ingredients and set to slow cook on LOW for 4 hours.
Substitutions and Variations:
  • Substitute any ground meat for the the turkey.
  • Substitute any type of beans for the pinto beans.
  • Use the Mix N Chop by Pampered Chef to break up ground meat easily.
  • Bulk it up with veggies instead of meat to make it vegetarian.

Nutrition

Serving: 1-1/4 cups | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1533mg | Potassium: 1028mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 841IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 6mg