Turkey & Black Bean Protein Chili
8 servings · 15 min prep · 40 min cook
Macros per serving
↓ 27% fewer calories · 130 kcal saved
Smart swaps
- Ground beef (80/20)→93% lean ground turkey
Cuts saturated fat by over 60% while keeping protein high at 27g per 4oz serving.
- Kidney beans only→Black beans + sweet potato
Black beans have more antioxidants; sweet potato adds beta-carotene, vitamin A, and extra fiber.
- Sour cream topping→Plain Greek yogurt
Triple the protein, half the fat, and adds gut-friendly probiotics.
- Vegetable oil→Olive oil
Provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and polyphenol antioxidants.
Original
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cans (15 oz) canned kidney beans, drained
- 2 cans (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup sour cream for topping
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Healthy version
- •93% lean ground turkey
- •2 cans (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- •2 cans (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- •3 tbsp tomato paste
- •1 large yellow onion, diced
- •1 large red bell pepper, diced
- •1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed small
- •4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- •3 tbsp chili powder
- •1 tbsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp smoked paprika
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt for topping
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add ground turkey, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 6 minutes.
6 minutes - 3
Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes until softened.
4–5 minutes - 4
Stir in chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Toast spices 30 seconds until fragrant.
30 seconds - 5
Add fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, black beans, cubed sweet potato, and 1 cup water. Stir well.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potato is tender.
30–35 minutes - 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt.