Black Bean, Barley and Turkey Chili Recipe

Black Bean, Barley and Turkey Chili Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano, crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups canned vegetable juice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup quick-pearled Quaker barley
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
  1. Place oil, onions, green pepper, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano and salt in a large (2-3 quart) nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
  2. Add turkey and cook, stirring to break up meat for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Add vegetable juice, tomatoes, chicken broth and barley. Increase heat to bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Add beans, cover and cook 10 minutes.