Turkey Beef and Black Bean Chili

Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavor-packed Turkey Beef and Black Bean Chili! This recipe combines the best of ground turkey and beef for a rich, satisfying base, balanced by tender black beans, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Simmered to perfection with a blend of tomatoes and your choice of beef or chicken broth, this chili delivers bold, comforting flavors in just under an hour. It's an ideal one-pot meal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, and it’s easily customizable with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or fresh cilantro. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing game-day dish or a hearty dinner, this turkey and beef chili will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
• 2 15-ounce cans Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 28-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1.5 cups Beef or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0 Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, or chopped cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey and ground beef to the pot. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and enhance their flavor.

Step 6

Add the tomato paste and stir until evenly incorporated.

Step 7

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), beef or chicken broth, and black beans. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt or spices to suit your preference.

Step 10

Serve the chili hot with your choice of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, or chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3451.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3378.5

Total Fat 181.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 658.9mg	0%
Sodium 7331.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 80.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.6g
Protein 231.3g	0%

Vitamin D 10IU	0%
Calcium 826.6mg	0%
Iron 38.5mg	0%
Potassium 5970.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.7%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 25.3%