Quick and Easy 3 Bean Chili

Are you craving a classic soul-warming chili or a twist on a classic stew? Then continue to check out CW's Cafe Today for "Fall Nights Soup, Chili, and Stew recipes. A quick and easy 3-Bean Chili with lean ground turkey is up for grabs today. Enjoy!

Servings: 8 Prep Time: 15 Cook Time: 15

 

 

Ingredients - Star of the Show: 2 lbs Lean Ground Turkey

                  From the Pantry                                                       From the Garden Pantry 

1 15 oz can Cannellini Beans  (drained)	1/2 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
1 15 oz can Dark Kidney Beans	1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper (diced)
1 15 oz can Pink Beans  (drained)	1/2 Orange Bell Pepper (diced)
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes (No Salt)	1/2 White onion (diced)
1 cup Marinara Sauce	5 Garlic cloves of garlic (diced)
1/2 Bloody Mary Spicy Mix	3 Green Chili Peppers (sliced thin
Spices from the Pantry	1/2 cup Fresh chopped Parsley
1/4 cup Chili seasoning
2 tbsp Ground Cumin
2 tbsp southwest seasoning (see note)
2 tbsp Corn Masa Flour
Salt and pepper to taste

Note:  You can make your own southwest seasoning with any spices you may have in your pantry.

Examples of some blends: (dried) Mexico chilies, Ancho chilies, paprika, coriander, garlic, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and oregano. Put them in a spice grinder and blend. 

Step 1

In a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and brown ground turkey. Then add onions and garlic and blend well. Then add diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, and the Bloody Mary mix and bring to a simmer (about 2 - 3 minutes).

Step 2

Now add Cannellini, kidney, and pink beans. Stir to combine, then add all your spices, including the masa flour (used for thickening). Salt and pepper to taste, then add bell peppers and chili peppers. Stir and simmer for about 5 - 8 minutes. Then add chopped parsley, cover, and keep warm until ready to serve.

Step 3

To serve, spoon chili into bowls and top with sharp cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with fresh parsley. You can also serve cornbread or your favorite tortilla chips.