Midwestern Baked Chili Recipe

Name: Midwestern Baked Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground raw turkey; 1 c. chopped celery; 3/4 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 1/2 c. chopped butternut squash; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 oz.) can chili beans; 1 (15 oz.) can butter beans; 2 (8 1/2 oz.) pkg. corn muffin mix; 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese; sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground raw turkey
1 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped butternut squash
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can chili beans
1 (15 oz.) can butter beans
2 (8 1/2 oz.) pkg. corn muffin mix
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional)

1
In a skillet cook turkey, celery, onion, green pepper and squash until turkey is no longer pink.
2
Add chili powder, pepper, cumin and red pepper.
3
Cook and stir 2 minutes.
4
Stir in tomato sauce and beans.
5
Heat; set aside.
6
Prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions.
7
Spoon muffin batter into lightly greased 12 to 16-ounce individual casseroles.
8
Spoon chili mixture over batter.
9
Bake uncovered at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes.
10
Sprinkle with cheese and bake 10 minutes more.
11
Top with sour cream if desired. Makes 8 main dish servings.
12
Contains 511 calories per serving, 20 grams of fat and 5 grams fiber.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 lb. ground raw turkey, 1 c. chopped celery, 3/4 c. chopped onion, 1/2 c. chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Midwestern Baked 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!

Midwestern Baked Chili

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