Turkey and White Bean Chili

One day while watching cooking shows, Giada, a spunky little Italian chef, made a pot of chicken chili. It sounded different, so I thought I’d give it a try. I went to 3 different store and not one had ground chicken, so I settled for ground turkey instead. My family loved it, so turkey chili it is (and ground turkey is much more economical than chicken). If I make this for my son’s family, I add chipotle powder as they like their chili very spicy!

Turkey and White Bean Chili

Recipe by Diane Becker
Servings

6

servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1-2 lbs. ground turkey

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 Tablespoons ground cumin

  • 1 Tablespoon fennel seeds

  • 1 Tablespoon oregano

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 3 Tablespoons flour

  • 2 cans white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 lb Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped into 1 inch pieces

  • 4 cups chicken stock

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • ¼ cup parsley

Directions

  • Heat the oil in pot.
  • Add the onions and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the turkey, salt, cumin, fennel seeds, oregano and chili powder and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Stir the flour into the meat mixture and cook for a minute or two.
  • Add the broth, beans and Swiss chard.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up the brown bits that cling to the bottom.
  • Simmer for 1 hour or until the liquid is reduced to nearly ½.
  • Add the red pepper flakes and parsley and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • 10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 11. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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