Fast and Furious Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Fast and Furious Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, peeled and quartered; 3 -4 celery ribs, cut into large pieces; 1 (3 ounce) can green chilies; 1 -2 garlic clove, peeled; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 -4 lbs cooked turkey; 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel (or lemon zest); 1 -2 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 cups corn; 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained; ⅓ cup cornmeal; ¼ cup white vinegar

Servings: persons

1 large onion, peeled and quartered
3 -4 celery ribs, cut into large pieces
1 (3 ounce) can green chilies
1 -2 garlic clove, peeled
4 cups chicken stock
2 -4 lbs cooked turkey
1 teaspoon dried lemon peel (or lemon zest)
1 -2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 cups corn
2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
⅓ cup cornmeal
¼ cup white vinegar

1
Place onion quarters, celery, chilies and garlic in bowl of food processor.
2
Process on high until everything is in small chunks.
3
Make as chunky or as fine as your family likes.
4
Pour veggies into soup pot with stock and bring to a boil.
5
Turn heat down to medium.
6
Place turkey in bowl of processor and grind to uniform chunks.
7
Add to soup pot.
8
Add lemon peel thru oregano and let simmer.
9
Place corn in food processor with a little cooking liquid and process until it is half creamy and half kernels.
10
Pour into pot and add beans.
11
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt and pepper if desired.
12
Before serving sprinkle in half of cornmeal to pot and stir until desired thickness is reached, adding more cornmeal if necessary.
13
Add a splash of vinegar, stir quickly and serve.

805

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, peeled and quartered, 3 -4 celery ribs, cut into large pieces, 1 (3 ounce) can green chilies, 1 -2 garlic clove, peeled, and more.

Yes, Fast and Furious Turkey Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fast and Furious Turkey Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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