The Best-Ever Turkey Chili
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The Best-Ever Turkey Chili
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This truly is the best-ever turkey chili. So flavorful, chock full of pure deliciousness. It really will warm you to the bone. And it's healthy, too! The best-ever turkey chili.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 red bell peppers cored and chopped
- 2 green red bell peppers cored and chopped
- 4 jalapeños 1 cored, seeded, and chopped, the others left whole for simmering
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 lbs ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 2 28 oz cans tomatoes whole, with juices
- 1 4 oz can green chilies chopped
- 1½ cups chicken stock or vegetable
- 1 12 oz. can tomato paste or 2 smaller cans
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce ie, Tobasco or Crystals
- 5 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- grated cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)
- sour cream for garnish (optional)
- jalapeños sliced, pickled or fresh
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot, preferably a cast iron pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions, bell peppers, and jalapenos. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the smoked paprika.
- Meanwhile, cook the ground turkey in a large skillet until fully cooked. Drain excess grease. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked turkey to the sautéed veggies. Using your hands, squeeze the tomatoes into the pot, adding all the juice, as well.
- Stir in the chopped chilies, chicken (or vegetable) broth, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, Adobo seasoning, garlic powder, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until fully mixed.
- Use a small sharp knife to cut 3 or 4 slits down the sides of the remaining 3 jalapenos. Place them on top of the chili.
- Simmer the chili for 2 hours stirring occasionally. If simmering for more than 2 hours, you may need to add a little more broth if too much liquid cooks out.
- Serve with cheese, onions, sliced jalapenos, and sour cream (if desired)
Notes
- We use 93% lean ground turkey for our chili. It will render a little grease which adds some flavor, however, since we want this chili to be low-calorie and low-fat, we drain the grease off. For a healthier option, you could use 99% lean ground turkey. It won't be as juicy or flavorful, but will still be very good.
- Chili powders vary in spice level, depending on the brand and type of peppers that are utilized. For standard chili powder, we use 5 tablespoons. However, this can be adjusted according to your taste. If you are concerned about the spice level, then start off with a couple of tablespoons of chili powder, and taste after about an hour of simmering. Add more if desired. Our version is definitely on the mild side.
- For a completely vegetarian version, omit the chili, and add in other ingredients such as canned red kidney beans and corn kernels. Use vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth/stock.
- This recipe can easily be cut in half or doubled, if desired.
- This chili will keep in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 1 week. It freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
- As with most good chili recipes, this is even better the following days after the initial preparation.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
634mg
(26%)
Potassium
1118mg
(32%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4047IU
(81%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1118mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4047IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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