Three Bean Turkey Chili with Honey Jalapeño Grits
Healthier turkey chili with three types of beans, served with creamy stovetop grits. Warm, comforting and easy to make.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 655kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
For the Honey Jalapeño Grits
- 1 cup yellow grits
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk or non-dairy alternative
- 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. When shimmering, add the onion and sauté for 5-8 minutes, until softened.
- Add the turkey and use a rubber spoon to break into bits. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers, garlic and spices. Cook for 2-3 more minutes or until fragrant.
- Pour in the fire roasted tomatoes, beans, chicken stock, brown sugar and a generous amount of salt. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Taste for salt and add more as needed. Serve over grits with chopped cilantro.
- For the Honey Jalapeño Grits
- Bring the milk and 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the grits and jalapeño. reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes, until thick and creamy.
- Stir in the honey and olive oil (or butter). Season with salt to taste.
Notes
To make this recipe vegan or vegetarian, omit the turkey by skipping step 2 and proceeding with the instructions as written. Use olive oil and a non-dairy milk for the grits.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1087mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 11g