This White Bean Turkey Chili is not only flavorful, easy to make, and healthy. It also features Hatch Chiles from New Mexico!
For more recipes ideas, be sure to check out my collection of the Best Hatch Chile Recipes.
Also learn more about the Hatch Chile Festival in Hatch, New Mexico!
For more ground turkey recipes, try my Turkey Shepherd's Pie. Or try my Pork Rib Chili.
What You'll Need to Make White Bean Turkey Chili
White Bean Turkey Chili
- Roasted Hatch Chiles - Get the recipe here.
- Ground Turkey - Also try any ground meat in this recipe.
- White Beans - You can also use kidney beans.
- Onions - I used yellow in this recipe, but red would also work.
- Garlic - If you want to sub out fresh garlic for garlic powder, only add 1 teaspoon.
- Diced Tomatoes - Make sure to add the juices too!
- Spices - Cumin, coriander, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper are the base to all my chili recipes! Add more or less to your liking! I also add cinnamon to keep things interesting!
- Tomato Paste - Alternatively, you can use ketchup, but I like to use whole, non processed ingredients in this recipe.
- Olive Oil
Toppings
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Sliced Green Onions
- Chopped Cilantro
- Sour Cream or Green Yogurt
- Extra Hatch Chiles
Let me know in the comments what toppings you add to your chili!
How to Make White Bean Turkey Chili
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat and add the onions and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 10 mintues, stirring occasionally, until the turkey meat begins to brown.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Slow Cooker
- Transfer the meat, onions, and garlic to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker, then stir to combine the ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
Stovetop
- Add the Hatch Chiles and diced tomatoes with juices to the pot with the meat, onions, and garlic. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Next, add the spices and tomato paste.
- Simmer the chili, uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Add an extra 10-15 minutes to really deepen the flavor!)
Serving
When cooking is complete, serve the chili in bowls topped with your favorite toppings!
TIPS/FAQ's
Heat level - The heat level in this chili is going to be driven by the Hatch chiles you use. When I’ve gotten fresh Hatch chiles, they tend to be in a medium spice level. But if you want to add more spice, add a bit of extra chili powder.
Slow cooker vs. Stovetop - I prefer this recipe in the slow cooker. That is a great option when you have some time in the morning to do a little dinner prep. You can get the Hatch chili going in the slow cooker and have your dinner cooking all day, with no more effort. Perfect for a busy day!
If you didn't have to time to prep in the morning, don't worry! The stovetop version can be started 1 hour before dinner and you'll still have a wonderful meal.
What are Hatch chiles?
Hatch chiles are chiles grown in the Hatch Valley in New Mexico. Learn more about Hatch Chiles here.
Is leftover chili good?
Yes! You can keep leftover chili in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or so. I like to store it in the pan, and gradually reheat it on the stovetop. I find the flavor builds a bit with the reheating of leftover chili.
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White Bean Turkey Chili with Hatch Chiles
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup Roasted Hatch Chiles chopped
- 1 Can 14oz diced tomatoes juices included
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 can 14oz white kidney beans drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Toppings:
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Sliced Scallions or Green Onions
- Chopped Cilantro
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- Extra Roasted Hatch Chiles
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onions, cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook for 10 mintues, stirring occasionally, until the turkey meat begins to brown.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Slow Cooker
- Transfer the meat, onions, and garlic to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to combine the ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
Stovetop
- Add the Hatch Chiles and diced tomatoes with juices to the pot with the meat, onions, and garlic. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Next, add the spices and tomato paste.
- Simmer the chili, uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Add an extra 10-15 minutes to really deepen the flavor!)
Serving
- When cooking is complete, serve the chili in bowls topped with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- The cooking time listed for this recipes is for the stove top version. Plan on 8 hours from start to finish if using the slow cooker.
- Hatch chiles come in mild, medium or hot. I have made this chili with mild and medium; personally I prefer the medium version. If you have mild on hand but want the chili a bit hotter, you can increase the dried spices, especially chili powder.
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