Turkey Chili
User Reviews
0
0 reviews
Unrated
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
15 mins
-
Additional Time
30 mins
-
Total Time
1 hr
-
Servings
8 servings
-
Calories
375 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Turkey Chili
Report
A thick & hearty Turkey Chili that’s perfect for using up leftover Thanksgiving turkey!
Share:
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 red pepper diced (about 1 heaping cup)
- 1 red onion diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
- 2 Tablespoon chili powder*
- 2 teaspoons light or dark brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder**
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper***
- 4 cups/1 lb cooked shredded turkey meat (
- 2 cups beef, chicken, or turkey stock my preference is beef
- 28 oz canned fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained if you can't find fire roasted, regular diced tomatoes will work instead
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 oz can dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 oz can fire roasted chilis
- Your favorite toppings: Sour cream, broken corn chips, diced avocado, shredded cheese, etc.
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium/high heat in a large pot (I like to use a Dutch oven) until melted.
- Add onion and peppers and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent (about 5 minutes)
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the turkey to your pot and then add chili powder, brown sugar, cocoa powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir ingredients well until turkey is covered with spices.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to fully develop.
- Serve, topped with sour cream, crushed corn chips, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- My personal preference is to use ancho chili powder, or a blend of the two, but regular chili powder will work. I prefer ancho chili powder which lends itself to a smokier, slightly sweeter turkey chili, but Zach thinks it's too sweet and prefers regular chili powder.
- Please see my post for more information on why we add cocoa powder (it's not going to make your chili taste like chocolate, I promise!)
- This amount of cayenne pepper adds a very subtle heat to the chili. Feel free to increase this amount at your own discretion to suit your tastebuds.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. How long this will keep depends on the age of your turkey, fresher turkey will keep for 5 days, if your turkey is several days left over I wouldn't keep for longer than 3 days. This recipe also freezes well.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
1serving (⅛ of chili, does not include toppings)
Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
9465mg
(394%)
Potassium
664mg
(19%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
950IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
9.9mg
(11%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
4.9mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (⅛ of chili, does not include toppings) | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 9465mg | 394% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 950IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
0
0 reviews
Unrated
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
