Smoky Chipotle Turkey Chili with Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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A warming chili with ground turkey, smoky chipotle peppers, and hearty black beans — perfect for a comforting holiday dinner. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs ground turkey, olive oil, yellow onion 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3, minced garlic cloves
2 peppers, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1 pound ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pour in 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, and 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until thickened and flavors meld.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.