For a delicious lunch, serve black bean and corn turkey chili along with a bowl of corn chips and a frosty mug of beer or glass of iced tea. Black bean and corn turkey chili can be the featured entree at a Tex-Mex style dinner. Serve the chili along with a green salad and corn bread for a hearty and satisfying dinner.
This recipe makes enough chili for a crowd. Leftover turkey chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. The black bean and corn turkey chili can also be stored in the freezer for up to one month.
Black Bean and Corn Turkey Chili Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups onion - chopped
- 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cans whole kernel corn - drained
- 2 cans black beans - drained and rinsed
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Black Bean and Corn Turkey Chili Directions
- Add the oil to a large stock pot and place over medium heat.
- Add the onions to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions begin to turn translucent.
- Add the turkey to the pan, and cook, while stirring occasionally, until the turkey is no longer pink.
- Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the corn, black beans and diced tomatoes.
- Turn the chili down to low, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Turn the heat off, and stir in the lime juice.
- Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips and Suggestions
1. Add a dollop of sour cream and a bit of sliced green onions to individual bowls of black bean and turkey chili, prior to serving.
2. Canned corn, black beans and diced tomatoes are typically available in 15 ounce containers at the grocery store.
3. Stir in 1/4 cup of chopped, fresh cilantro leaves into the chili, after the heat is turned off, if desired.
4. Sprinkle a bit of shredded cheese on top of each bowl of chili, prior to serving. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend can be used, depending on personal preference.
5. For a spicy version of black bean and corn turkey chili, add one to two teaspoons of hot pepper sauce. In lieu of the hot pepper sauce, add a teaspoon or two of finely minced jalapeno pepper to the salsa.
6. Ground beef can be used in place of the ground chili, if desired.
7. Fresh herbs can be used in place of the dried herbs called for in this recipe. Substitute 1 tablespoon of fresh herb for each teaspoon of dried herb that is called for.
Additional Tex-Mex Style Recipes
Go to the Guacamole Recipe to learn how-to make a classic avocado dip flavored with garlic, cilantro and lime. The Quick Bread Recipes article includes instructions on how-to make a delicious Chili Cheese Cornbread. Quick and Easy Savory Corn Muffins includes a recipe for creating a traditional corn bread flavored with corn, onion and cheese.
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