Fantastic Black Bean Chili

This black bean chili is a nice and easy way to feed a crowd. I never knew what I was missing until my mother-in-law made this — everyone begged her for the recipe! Freezes well and easily doubled for a larger crowd. Top with your favorite shredded cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 366 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add turkey; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, basil, and vinegar. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until flavors are well blended, about 1 hour.