Turkey Chili
User Reviews
5
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Servings
8 servings
Turkey Chili
Description
In Turkey Chili, cooked shredded turkey combines with canned stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, and aromatics like garlic, onion, and bell pepper. The addition of chili powder, cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes layers moderate heat and earthiness. Simmering this mixture slowly allows the flavors to deepen, thickening the chili into a substantial stew rather than a thin soup.
The texture balances tender turkey pieces with soft beans and vegetables. Final seasoning with sugar and salt adjusts acidity and rounding taste. This chili pairs well with toppings like shredded cheese, diced red onion, and sour cream, which add creaminess and contrast.
Using a blend of different chili powders personalizes the spice level. Serving it as a warm, protein-rich meal makes it suitable for colder days or cozy dinners. The recipe’s gradual simmer and seasoning adjustments provide flexibility in flavor intensity.
Mix different chili powders to balance spice and flavor according to taste.Adjust seasoning with additional sugar and salt after simmering for preferred balance.Top with shredded cheese, chopped red onion, and sour cream for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 brown onion medium, chopped, about 2 cups
- 1 green bell pepper chopped (about 1 cup
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoons cumin ground
- 1 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 70 oz. stewed tomatoes canned, with juices, 2 large cans and 1 smaller can
- 2 15 oz. Kidney Beans canned, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoons kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 4 cups turkey meat shredded, cooked
- 1 teaspoon sugar plus more to taste
Toppings: shredded cheese, chopped red onion, sour cream
Instructions
- Warm extra virgin olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat. Once the oil starts shimmering, add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Cook until soft and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine. Cook the spices for a few minutes, stirring often.
- To the pot add stewed tomatoes with juices, kidney beans, tomato paste, chicken stock, oregano, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and shredded turkey meat. Bring the mixture to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for an hour.
- Stir in sugar then season to taste with additional sugar and kosher salt.
- To serve, spoon chili into soup bowls and top with shredded cheese, chopped red onion and sour cream.
Notes
- Mix different chili powders to balance spice and flavor according to taste.
- Adjust seasoning with additional sugar and salt after simmering for preferred balance.
- Top with shredded cheese, chopped red onion, and sour cream for added texture and flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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