Leftover Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Leftover Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 to 4 cups leftover roasted turkey meat, white and dark combined, chopped or pulled into 3/4-inch pieces; One 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans; Leftover mashed potatoes or cooked rice, for serving; Sour cream and chopped scallion, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 cups leftover roasted turkey meat, white and dark combined, chopped or pulled into 3/4-inch pieces
One 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans
Leftover mashed potatoes or cooked rice, for serving
Sour cream and chopped scallion, for serving

1
Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 6 minutes.
3
Stir in the jalapeno and garlic and cook until they soften slightly, about 1 minute.
4
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
5
Add the turkey and stir until well coated in the spices.
6
Pour in the tomatoes and chicken broth and scrape up any spices that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
7
Bring the chili to a simmer on medium-low and cook, uncovered, on until the liquid has reduced by a few inches and the chili has thickened, about 1 hour.
8
Drain and rinse one of the cans of beans; leave the bean liquid in the second can.
9
Add all the beans plus the reserved bean liquid to the pot and heat until the beans are warmed through, about 10 minutes.
10
Season to taste with more salt and pepper.
11
Serve in bowls over potatoes or rice with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of chopped scallions.

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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: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 green bell pepper, diced, 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Leftover 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.

Leftover Turkey Chili

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