Jamie Eason 3-Bean Turkey Chili Recipe -- Bodybuilding.com
Jamie Eason 3-Bean Turkey Chili Recipe -- Bodybuilding.com is a easy Tex-Mex recipe that serves 6. 240 calories per serving. Recipe by Bodybuilding.com on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 40 min
Cost: $22.61 total, $3.77 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Onion (diced)
- 2 lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey (lean (93% lean) ground turkey)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
- 2 can Diced Green Chilies (4 oz cans, mild flavor)
- 1 can Tri‑Bean Mix (pinto, kidney, black beans) (organic, low‑sodium, drained)
- 1 can Black Beans (organic, low‑sodium, drained)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14 oz, organic, undrained)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (12 oz, organic, undrained)
- 1 tablespoon Xylitol Sweetener (granular, can substitute with brown sugar or honey)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin (ground)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoon White Vinegar (can use rice or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 3 tablespoon Yellow Mustard (regular yellow mustard)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro (chopped, add at end)
Instructions
Prep Ingredients
Dice 1 cup of onion, mince 1 tablespoon of garlic, open all cans, and drain the beans while reserving the tomato liquid.
Time: PT5M
Brown Turkey
Heat the large pot over medium‑high heat, add the ground turkey, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat, until turkey is no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Time: PT8M
Add Green Chilies
Stir in the two 4‑oz cans of diced green chilies.
Time: PT1M
Add Beans
Add the drained tri‑bean mix and the extra can of black beans to the pot.
Time: PT2M
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the 14‑oz and 12‑oz cans of diced tomatoes, including their juices.
Time: PT1M
Season the Chili
Stir in 1 tbsp xylitol, 1 tsp cumin, 0.5 tsp salt, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp chili powder, and 3 tbsp yellow mustard until evenly combined.
Time: PT2M
Simmer
Increase heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
Time: PT10M
Finish with Cilantro
Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
Time: PT1M
Serve
Ladle chili into bowls. Serve alone or over brown rice, spaghetti squash, or your favorite low‑carb side.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 25 g
- Carbohydrates
- 21 g
- Fat
- 4 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: High protein, Low fat, Gluten‑free, Dairy‑free
Allergens: Mustard
Last updated: April 19, 2026






