Turkey & White Bean Chili
Bear & Burton’s
6-8
15 minutes
45 minutes
A lighter take on classic chili that doesn’t sacrifice depth or comfort. Lean ground turkey, creamy white beans, and a rich, savory base get finished with either Bear & Burton’s W Sauce for deep umami or Fireshire for smoky heat.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ lbs ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 poblano pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp ground white pepper
- 4 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- Choose Your Heat
- Option 1 (Savory & Rich):2½ tbsp Bear & Burton’s W Sauce
- Option 2 (Smoky & Spicy):2 tbsp Bear & Burton’s Fireshire
- Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
- InstructionsBrown the turkeyHeat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Build the baseAdd onion, poblano, and garlic. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and white pepper. Cook 1 minute to bloom spices.
- Deglaze and simmer Pour in stock and add white beans. Stir in W Sauce or Fireshire, depending on your heat preference. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook low and slow Simmer uncovered 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili thickens slightly and flavors come together.
- Season and finishTaste and adjust salt and heat as needed.
- Serving Suggestion Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt, shredded white cheddar, scallions, or fresh herbs. Serve with cornbread, tortilla chips, or crusty bread.
- Pro TipFor a thicker chili, mash a small handful of beans against the side of the pot during the last 10 minutes Direction Pro TipFor a thicker chili, mash a small handful of beans against the side of the pot during the last 10 minutes of cooking.