Mexicali Turkey Chili Recipe is an Easy Weeknight Dinner Winner

Name: Mexicali Turkey Chili Recipe is an Easy Weeknight Dinner Winner
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup diced green pepper; 1¼ lbs. ground turkey; 2 (22 oz.) cans baked beans, such as Bush’s Grillin’ Beans; 1 can (11 oz.) Mexicorn, drained; 1 cup minced mushrooms; ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro; ½ cup sour cream

This hearty twist on a comfort food favorite cooks up fast — and full of flavor

By Pam O'Brien

Reviewed by Susan Chiusano

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When it’s cold outside, I crave a warm, cozy dinner. And a big bowl of chili would really hit the spot. But on weeknights, I don’t have time to whip up traditional chili from scratch. That’s what makes this Mexicali turkey chili recipe such a winner. It preps in just 30 minutes, and after 20 minutes on the stove it’s ready to eat. A delicious, super-satisfying dinner in less than an hour — you can’t beat that! For our recipe, we start with ground turkey instead of ground beef for a healthier spin. Then we add beans, corn, peppers, and mushrooms and let it all simmer together. The clever time-saving secret to this dish? Baked beans, which add flavor and cook up fast. Once the chili is done, top it with a big dollop of sour cream and enjoy. You’ll even have leftovers for another dinner!

Watch our video to see how simple this recipe is. Then give it a try and let us know what you think.

Yields

8 servings

Total Time

50 min

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

20 min

Ingredients

1 Tbs. oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup diced green pepper
1¼ lbs. ground turkey
2 (22 oz.) cans baked beans, such as Bush’s Grillin’ Beans
1 can (11 oz.) Mexicorn, drained
1 cup minced mushrooms
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup sour cream

Instructions

In pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and pepper; cook, stirring often, until tender, 5–8 min. Add turkey; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, about 5 min. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add beans, corn, mushrooms and cilantro; simmer until flavors blend, 20 min. Top with sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 401
Fat: 11 gram
Saturated Fat: 3 gram
Protein: 22 gram
Carbohydrate: 56 gram
Fiber: 7 gram
Cholesterol: 60 mg
Sugar: 29 gram
Sodium: 735 mg

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