One-Pot Cowboy Turkey & Bean Chili
with Jalapeño & Smoky Red Pepper Crema
- Milk
A good chili has well-seasoned meat, creamy beans (if you're not from Texas, that is), and tender veggies. A great chili, however, has all that and comes together in one pot in under an hour—and this chili is one of the greats. Top-notch turkey-fied bowls are adorned with some delicious fixings: smoky red pepper crema and sliced jalapeño. If you’ve got some on hand, why not sprinkle some crumbled tortilla chips on top for crunch?
Ingredients
10 ounce
Ground Turkey
1 unit
Tomato Paste
1 unit
Crushed Tomatoes
2 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
2 tablespoon
Smoky Red Pepper Crema
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Jalapeño
1 unit
Black Beans
2 unit
Scallions
1 unit
Tex-Mex Paste
2 tablespoon
Southwest Spice Blend
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. • Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Thinly slice half the jalapeño into rounds; mince remaining. TIP: Remove ribs and seeds for less heat.
• Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and as much minced jalapeño as desired. Season with salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, 5-7 minutes.
• Add turkey* and Southwest Spice Blend to pot with aromatics; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until turkey is browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
• Stir crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and Tex-Mex paste into pot; cook until slightly darkened in color, 1-2 minutes. • Add beans and their liquid, stock concentrates, ¼ cup water (½ cup for 4 servings), salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Turn off heat. (TIP: If chili is too thick, stir in another splash of water.) Taste and season with salt and pepper. • Divide chili between bowls. Top with smoky red pepper crema, scallion greens, and as much sliced jalapeño as you like. Serve.
Ground Turkey is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the rich, smoky flavor with just the right amount of spice; some found it a bit bland and added extra seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick, easy, and convenient this one-pot meal was to prepare, especially on busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider adding cheese, cornbread, or tortilla chips for extra flavor and texture; some added vegetables like corn or bell peppers.
- Portions: Several found it filling and had leftovers; others wished for larger portions or added rice/pasta to stretch the meal.
- Spice level: Most enjoyed the heat, but some found it too spicy; adjust jalapeños and seasoning to taste.
Reviews from our home cooks
BOMB! Easily in my top three! The combination of ground beef, diced tomatoes, jalapeños and black beans make the perfect chili, and the crema to go on top--chef's kiss to this one. I have had this dish twice already and I have re-made this meal with ingredients from Fry's.
I always like the ease and taste when making the 'One-pot' Turkey Chili from HelloFresh. Also, love the fact that it's turkey, and not beef.
Easy, one pot recipe which made cleanup a snap. Great sweet, smoky, spicy chili. Will be getting this one again
Loved that it was a one-pot meal! The reasoning behind the three stars instead of four is that it is much too spicy if you follow the recipe exactly (and I'm a lover of spicy food!). The smokey flavor was also a little over powering. Still, a really good chili!
I really think the Tex-Mex paste & Smoky Red Pepper Crema do something to the flavor of this chili that makes it the most flavorful & yummy chili that I've ever had!
Amazing Chili!! I really like chili and this recipe was De-licious. With careful trimming of the jalapeno it was not too hot for me. The crema helped with that and I would have liked to have more of that.
Delicious!! I loved how easy and quick this was to prepare and cook. I get these one-pot chilis every time they are offered; they taste so good!
Great flavorful meal, love the tomato and bean based chili recipes. Lots of spices and flavors that were built up in just the single pot and it was pretty easy! Love to pair this with the cornbread from the marketplace!
One pot meals are my favorite, and this chili does not disappoint. I made some corn bread on the side with this and everyone was happy.
A little more complicated of prep, but the final recipe was delicious. I really like that you can adjust the spicy variety to your liking. My family has different taste preferences with spiciness, and this worked for all of us. The jalapeno is a nice touch, and we enjoyed the smoky red pepper sauce too.
