The Best-Ever Turkey Chili
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The Best-Ever Turkey Chili
Description
This turkey chili recipe starts by sautéing onions, assorted bell peppers, and jalapeños in olive oil until softened, then adding smoked paprika for smoky depth. Ground turkey, cooked separately and drained of fat, is incorporated before adding canned tomatoes, green chilies, chicken or vegetable broth, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, and a blend of chili powder, cumin, adobo seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whole jalapeños are scored and placed on top to infuse additional flavor during the simmer.
Simmering the chili for about two hours allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken. The balance of spices creates a mildly spicy chili, but chili powder quantities can be adjusted to taste. This turkey chili provides a rich texture with lean protein and a hearty vegetable base.
It can be enjoyed on its own or garnished with shredded cheddar, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños. The recipe suggests it stores well refrigerated for up to a week and freezes nicely for three months, making it suitable for batch cooking. For vegetarians, the ground turkey and chicken broth can be substituted with beans, corn, and vegetable broth.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 bell pepper cored and chopped, red
- 2 green bell pepper cored and chopped
- 2 red bell pepper 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 salt Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper Kosher salt
- 2 oz cans tomato whole, with juices
- 1 oz can green chilies chopped
- 1½ cups chicken stock or vegetable
- 1 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 cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- cheddar cheese for garnish (optional, grated
- sour cream for garnish (optional)
- jalapeños sliced, pickled or fresh
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
- Use 93% lean ground turkey for flavor with less fat; 99% lean can be used for a leaner chili but with less juiciness.
- Adjust chili powder quantity based on your spice preference, starting low and increasing as needed.
- To make vegetarian, omit meat and use vegetable broth, adding beans and corn for substance.
- This chili keeps refrigerated for up to one week and freezes well for up to three months.
- The simmering time develops flavor but can be extended with occasional broth additions to maintain consistency.
Nutrition Information
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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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