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Turkey Chili Recipe

Turkey Chili Recipe

The ultimate comfort food, Turkey Chili Recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor. It's the perfect weeknight dinner that satisfies cravings and warms the heart. Perfect for meal prep or casual gatherings!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 small or ½ medium onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans or pinto or kidney beans
  • 1 can (15 ounces) corn drained (or equivalent frozen corn)
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Add ground turkey to a medium soup pot or dutch oven. Break up into small pieces. Add the onion and cook over medium high heat until turkey is almost cooked through and onion is almost translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Drain fat if needed.
  2. Add the spices to the turkey and onion mixture; stir.
  3. Add diced green chilies, crushed tomatoes, beans with their liquid, corn, and chicken stock. Stir.
  4. Cover and bring mixture to a boil.
  5. Cook, stirring often, with pot partially covered, until mixture thickens and flavors meld, about 15-20 minutes (longer if desired).
  6. Add additional salt, pepper and/or cayenne as desired.
  7. Serve hot with chopped onions and cheddar cheese.

Notes

  • Tip: You can use ground beef if you prefer. Use any fat content, although I normally use 93% lean meat.
  • Tip: Use any kind of beans – black beans are our favorite but pinto or kidney beans are great!
  • Tip: Vegetable stock or beef stock can be used. We usually use low sodium stock.