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Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili is perfect for a cold day, a game day or any other day
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Yellow onion chopped
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Seeds removed, chopped
  • 2 medium Jalapeno Peppers Seeds and veins removed, chopped fine
  • 2 pounds Ground Turkey
  • 4 tablespoons Chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Aleppo Pepper* See notes
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 28-ounce Canned Diced or Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1¾ cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 15-ounce Canned Dark Red Kidney Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1½ cups Frozen Corn Kernels

Toppings of your choice (optional)

  • Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
  • Avocado Slices
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Cilantro
  • Sour Cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large Dutch oven or pot on medium heat, add the oil. Stir in the onion, red pepper and jalapeno. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Add the chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, Aleppo pepper and salt. Stir to combine
  • Add the ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink.
  • Add the tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until chili starts to thicken.
  • Add the kidney beans and corn and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary
  • Serve the chili hot with any of the suggested toppings.

Notes

Slow Cooker:  

Reduce the chicken broth to 3/4 cup and brown the turkey, onions, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic before adding to slow cooker.  Cook on high for 3-4 hours, on low for 6-7 hours

What is Aleppo* Pepper?

Chili flakes made from the Halaby pepper that has been sun dried ground and mixed with salt and a neutral oil.  It's fruity, tart, and medium sweet-hot.  It comes from Syria and Turkey and is used in many Middle Eastern dishes.  You can find Aleppo Pepper in International or Middle Eastern Markets or on line.  Look for Aleppo pepper that is dark, vibrant red color, with small, soft flakes.  The flakes should be somewhat shiny from the oil that's coating them.  You should not see many seeds.
Substitution for Aleppo Pepper:  Use red chili flakes, same quantity

Freezer Friendly

This recipe is easily doubled so you can freeze half in freezer friendly container for up to 6 months.  Be sure to label and date your container.  Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 37gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 977mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1747IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Healthy Turkey Chili, Turkey Chili
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