Name: Spicy Black Bean Stew w/ Turkey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red onion; 6 large cloves garlic; 2 jalapenos; 2 teaspoons cumin; 0.5 tsp cayenne; 3 cans black beans; 3 cups vegetable stock; 0.75 cup fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice; salt & pepper; optional:

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Spicy Black Bean Stew w/ Turkey

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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onion to saute for about 4 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and jalapeno. Continue stirring for ~1 minute.

Add in the cumin and cayenne and continue to stir for about 2 minutes.

Pour in all of the black beans, vegetable stock, and half of the cilantro. Bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Then remove from heat.

While the black bean mixture has just a few minutes left, cook your ground turkey until done.

Optional: take half of the black bean mixture (or all if you want it extra smooth) and process it in a food processor or blender until it reaches your desired consistency.

Mix the pureed black bean stew back in with the rest of the stew and stir in the ground turkey, remaining cilantro, and lime juice.

Salt & pepper to taste and ENJOY!!

I love mine topped with a dollop of plain greek yogurt and a good serving of sriracha sauce.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown the Turkey Properly 🍗
Don't skip browning the ground turkey before adding other ingredients—this crucial step develops deep, savory flavors through the Maillard reaction that elevates the entire stew.
Bloom Your Spices 🌶️
Toast the cumin and cayenne in the hot oil for 30 seconds after cooking the onions and garlic to unlock their essential oils and intensify their complex flavors.
Don't Drain Canned Beans 🫘
Use canned black beans with their liquid (or reserve some of the cooking liquid from dried beans) to naturally thicken the stew and add extra body without additional cornstarch.
Fresh Lime Juice at the End 🍋
Always use freshly squeezed lime juice added just before serving rather than bottled, as it brightens the flavors dramatically and cuts through the richness of the stew.
Layer Heat Levels Strategically 🔥
Control spice intensity by adjusting jalapeño seeds and cayenne separately—remove jalapeño seeds for mild heat, keep them for medium, and add extra cayenne only for those who want maximum kick.