This Mexican inspired Turkey Chili is full of delicious flavor and so comforting to eat during the fall and winter days. It's made with ground turkey, black beans, and delicious chili spices. This ground turkey chili with black beans does not have a long list of ingredients and you can make this quickly on the stovetop any day of the week.

Mexican ground turkey chili served with a spoon, tortilla chips, and topped with chopped onion, cilantro and sour cream with a side of lime wedges with another chili bowl peaking into frame

Why You'll like this Mexican Turkey Chili

So easy to make under one hour
Protein packed, hearty and healthy
It taste even better as leftovers
Makes the perfect game day food with a side of homemade tortilla chips

Ingredients You'll need

Ground Turkey is the main protein here but you can also use ground chicken or your favorite ground meat of choice
Garlic cloves - minced garlic for that extra flavoring
White onion - diced onion
Seasoning - oregano, chili powder, cumin, pepper and salt
Tomato sauce and diced tomatoes with chili for texture and flavor
Black beans or kidney beans - you can use either or or both
Low sodium chicken broth - or any broth of choice for that extra soupy flavor
Olive oil or avocado oil
Optional toppings - diced onion, fresh cilantro, Mexican crema or sour cream and shredded cheese, and tortilla chips

How to make Tex Mex turkey chili

Step 1: Star by heating oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat. Add in diced onion and cook until soften about 3-5 minutes. Add in minced garlic and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds. Then add in the ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, oregano, pepper and salt and cook until no longer pink.

Step 2: Add in the broth, tomato sauce, diced tomato and chilis and beans and give it a stir. Bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes.

ground turkey being brown in a dutch oven

chicken broth, tomato sauce, black beans and diced tomatoes with chili poured with the browned ground turkey in dutch oven

After 25 minutes give it another stir and a taste. Add more salt if needed and serve warm with your favorite toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, chopped cilantro and homemade tortilla chips.

ground turkey chili simmering in a dutch oven

Mexican ground turkey chili served in a small bowl ready for toppings

Variations and substitutions

Ground turkey - You can use ground chicken, or any ground meat of choice.

Black beans - you can use kidney beans or pinto beans. Or use both for a more traditional chili recipe.

Serving suggestions

I like serving this ground turkey chili with tortilla chips and also like to serve over spaghetti pasta. You can also serve with corn bread and side of crackers.

My Go-To Turkey Chili Toppings

Chopped fresh cilantro
Diced onion
Shredded cheddar cheese and queso fresco
Homemade corn tortilla chips
Some lime juice
Mexican crema or sour cream
For that extra spiciness thinly sliced jalapeños slices

Storing tips:

You can store this turkey chili with black beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to five days.

Mexican ground turkey chili served with tortilla chips, and topped with chopped onion, cilantro and sour cream with a side of lime wedges

$Mexican ground turkey chili served with a spoon, tortilla chips, and topped with chopped onion, cilantro and sour cream with a side of lime wedges with another chili bowl peaking into frame$

Mexican Turkey Chili

This Mexican Turkey Chili is full of delicious flavor and so comforting to eat during the fall and winter days. It's made with ground turkey, black beans, and delicious chili spices.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup white onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
¾ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1 ½ cups Low sodium chicken broth
15 oz can tomato sauce
10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
15 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed

Optional Toppings

White onion, diced
Chopped fresh cilantro
shredded cheddar cheese or queso fresco
Mexican Crema, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
tortilla chips
lime wedges

Instructions

Heat a medium size pan over medium heat, add olive oil, onion and cook until soften. Add in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Add ground turkey, oregano, cumin, pepper, chili powder, and salt
Combine all ingredients together and cook until meat is browned
Add broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with chilies and beans and stir until combined
Bring to a boil and simmer for 25 minutes.
Serve with your favorite toppings

Notes

For extra spiciness add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper

You can replace the black beans with kidney beans or used both

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Comments

Kristi @ My SF Kitchen

August 26, 2015 at 1:47 pm

Yummm this chili looks great!

- Ana
  
  August 26, 2015 at 8:01 pm
  
  Thanks Kristi!
  
Theresa

August 26, 2015 at 5:39 pm

This looks delicious!!! I'm gonna try it tonight!!

- Ana
  
  August 26, 2015 at 9:39 pm
  
  Thanks Theresa! let me know how you like it!:)
  
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor

August 26, 2015 at 7:15 pm

That queso fresco is calling my name! I always make a big batch of chili during the week in the the fall and winter seasons and can't wait to try this!

- Ana
  
  August 26, 2015 at 9:51 pm
  
  Thanks Ashley! Queso fresco is one of my favorite cheeses, I can pretty much eat it with all my meals! Let me know if you give this recipe a try 🙂
  
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat

August 26, 2015 at 7:58 pm

I love this mexican turkey chili! I'm like you though- torn between wanting all the delicious fall recipes and giving up fresh summer produce!

- Ana
  
  August 26, 2015 at 9:53 pm
  
  Thanks Shelby! Seriously, i'm so looking forward to fall, but not ready to say good-bye to summer! 🙂
  
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter

August 26, 2015 at 9:50 pm

I feel the same way! As much as I love fall, I will definitely miss all the wonderful summer produce. This chili is a great way to ease into the cozier season though. It looks fantastic!

- Ana
  
  August 26, 2015 at 9:56 pm
  
  Thanks Kelly! I'm excited for cozy weather and more chili creations 🙂
  
ZazaCook

August 27, 2015 at 9:31 am

Ooooh, this chili is making my mouth water!

- Ana
  
  August 29, 2015 at 4:49 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by Zaza! 🙂
  
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

August 27, 2015 at 11:54 am

Oh my gawsh - I WISH time would slow down! Summer has been going by entirely too quickly! Anyways, LOVE this chili! Digging that is isn't soupy and it is more dip like- that's exactly how I personally like my chili! PLUS all the Mexican flavors and additions you used? YUMMMMM! This looks perfect! Cozy and comforting but also relatively healthy! Pinned! Cheers, girlfriend!

- Ana
  
  August 29, 2015 at 4:49 pm
  
  Thanks Cheyanne!
  
Nicole

August 27, 2015 at 1:08 pm

Chili on a winter day is like a warm hug. Can't wait to make this recipe once the temperatures drop.

- Ana
  
  August 29, 2015 at 4:56 pm
  
  Thanks Nicole! Never thought chili as warm hug, but it is! 🙂 Hope you like it when you try 🙂
  
Dani @ Dani California Cooks

August 27, 2015 at 7:06 pm

I used to say that I could live off chili and lemonade happily. I definitely think I still could!

- Ana
  
  August 29, 2015 at 4:57 pm
  
  Chili and lemonade is an awesome combination! 🙂
  
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

August 28, 2015 at 4:51 am

This Mexican turkey chili looks absolutely delicious and flavorful. Lovely share, Ana! 🙂

- Ana
  
  August 29, 2015 at 4:57 pm
  
  Thanks Anu! 🙂
  
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter

September 02, 2015 at 3:44 pm

I feel the same way, this summer went by way too quickly! Love this turkey chili! It looks so comforting and delicious - perfect for those cooler months ahead!

- Ana
  
  September 02, 2015 at 10:23 pm
  
  Thanks Kelly! 🙂
  
Cailee

September 04, 2015 at 10:07 pm

WOW!! This looks amazing!! What a great recipe! SO perfect for fall! It's lovely! ...and I just love how you added avocado!! So yummy!

- Ana
  
  September 12, 2015 at 12:25 am
  
  Thanks Cailee 🙂 The avocado adds the extra oomph!
  
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron

September 09, 2015 at 11:29 am

Comfort food at its finest!! This look absolutely delicious!!

- Ana
  
  September 12, 2015 at 12:25 am
  
  Thanks for the sweet comment Chelsea 🙂

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