Turkey Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Turkey Chili Recipe
Description
The Turkey Chili Recipe starts by mixing spices to create a homemade chili seasoning, combining chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme, chipotle chili powder or alternatives, coriander, salt, and pepper. Ground turkey is cooked with chopped onions, green bell pepper, and the seasoning to build a flavorful base. Garlic is added briefly for aroma.
The chili further develops by adding kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, and a bay leaf, then simmering covered for 30 minutes, followed by an uncovered simmer to thicken the sauce. The texture balances tender meat, creamy beans, and a rich tomato base with layered spice complexity and a mild smoky note from chipotle chili powder.
Serving suggestions include traditional chili toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, scallions, and diced avocado, which add creamy, fresh, and tangy contrasts. This recipe yields about nine cups, suitable for six servings, making it practical for meal planning and leftovers.
Leftovers keep well covered in the refrigerator for up to four days. Adjust the chipotle chili powder quantity according to desired spice level, starting low if uncertain. Other vegetables like carrots or zucchini can substitute or complement the bell pepper. Kidney beans can be replaced with other canned or cooked beans if preferred. Fire-roasted tomatoes add a smoky touch but regular canned tomatoes with added chilies work as alternatives.
Ingredients
For the chili seasoning:
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons thyme dried
- 1-2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder (see note 1)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
To make the chili:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and chopped (see note 1)
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 2 (15.5 ounce) cans Kidney Beans drained and rinsed (see note 3)
- 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes undrained (see note 4, fire-roasted with green chiles
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
- 1 bay leaf
To serve:
- cheese shredded
- sour cream
- scallions thinly sliced
- avocado peeled, pitted, and diced
Instructions
- To make the homemade chili seasoning, in a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme, chipotle chili powder (if using), coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- In a Dutch oven or stock pot, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions, bell pepper, and chili seasoning. Cook until the onions and peppers have softened, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add turkey and cook, breaking up the clumps with a spoon, until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer for 30 minutes longer.
- Remove bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, scallions, and diced avocado or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Leftovers keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Chipotle chili powder is spicy; start with 1 teaspoon or less and adjust after cooking.
- Substitute ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper for chipotle powder or omit for less spice.
- Bell peppers can be substituted or combined with carrots, celery, corn, or zucchini to vary texture and flavor.
- Use cooked beans (approx. 3 cups) instead of canned kidney beans if preferred.
- Fire-roasted canned tomatoes contribute smoky flavor but regular canned tomatoes plus diced green chilies are also suitable.
- Recipe yields about 9 cups, serving six hearty portions of approximately 1.5 cups each.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (1 1/2 cups each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5 cups | |
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1438mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 4045IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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