McKinney-Spiced Turkey Chili with Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

A hearty turkey chili seasoned with a warming McKinney-inspired spice blend, featuring black beans and a rich tomato base for comfort and depth. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs ground turkey, yellow onion, diced, red bell pepper, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 medium (1 cup) yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 14 oz (1 can) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 15 oz (1 can) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and 1 cup diced red bell pepper, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1 lb ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
3. Step 3: Mix in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook the spices with the meat for 2 minutes to bloom the flavors.
4. Step 4: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 15 oz drained canned black beans, and 1 cup chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until thickened and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.