Ground Turkey with Beans Recipe
Smoky ground turkey and bacon simmered with four types of beans in a sweet and tangy sauce. This easy slow cooker recipe is the perfect hearty comfort food!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ pound bacon, finely chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- 1 15 oz can white kidney beans, drained , or canneliini beans
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained
- 1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
Equipment
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey and finely chopped bacon until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the cumin, salt, and pepper to taste, stirring to coat the meat evenly.
- Transfer the seasoned meat mixture to the slow cooker. Add the diced onion, chopped bell pepper, all drained beans, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard.
- Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Sandy’s tips:
- Choose lean ground turkey: For the best results, use 93/7 lean ground turkey. You can also substitute ground beef, ground pork, or ground chicken.
- Drain the beans well: Properly draining and rinsing the beans prevents the dish from becoming too watery and helps control the sodium content.
- Bacon alternatives: If you prefer to skip the bacon, add a teaspoon of liquid smoke for that smoky flavor without the meat.
- Bake in oven: 350 degrees covered, 45 min - 1 hour.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This dish also freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
- Thickening the sauce: If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 299kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.05g, Cholesterol: 50mg, Sodium: 436mg, Potassium: 396mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 789IU, Vitamin C: 29mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg