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White Bean-Turkey Meatball Chili

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Updated May 28, 2010
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Ground turkey is a good choice for meatballs with good flavor and texture but less fat than those made with ground beef and/or pork. A touch of sugar in the chili brings out the flavor of the vegetables.

White Bean-Turkey Meatball Chili

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 5
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Ingredients

MEATBALLS

  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 egg

CHILI

  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1x1/4x1/4-inch strips
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28-oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up
  • 1 (15.5-oz.) can great northern beans, drained
  • 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium bowl, combine all meatball ingredients; mix well. Shape into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls.
  • Step 
    2
    Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add meatballs; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned on all sides and no longer pink in center.
  • Step 
    3
    In Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine all chili ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add meatballs. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition

340 Calories
15g Total Fat
26g Protein
26g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
Calories
340
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
100mg
33%
Sodium
930mg
39%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%
Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
Sugars
6g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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