Hearty Ground Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Hearty Ground Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon hot paprika; 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 lb ground turkey; 1/4 lb mushroom, coarsely chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup dry red wine; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves; 2 teaspoons dried leaf basil; 2 teaspoons dried savory; 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons masa harina; steamed rice, for serving (or robust boiled beans)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 lb ground turkey
1/4 lb mushroom, coarsely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons dried leaf basil
2 teaspoons dried savory
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons masa harina
steamed rice, for serving (or robust boiled beans)

1
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, paprika, chile flakes, cumin and coriander and saute 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Add turkey and mushrooms, increase heat to high and saute until turkey is no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring to break meat into rough chunks.
3
Stir in remaining ingredients except masa and steamed rice.
4
Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly and simmer briskly, stirring occasionally, until mixture is fairly thick but still slightly liquid, about 1 1/4 hours.
5
Sprinkle in masa, stir and simmer until thick, about 15 minutes more.
6
Discard bay leaves.
7
Serve over rice or robust boiled beans.

389

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon hot paprika, and more.

Yes, Hearty Ground 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!

Hearty Ground Turkey Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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