My Favorite Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: My Favorite Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small white onion, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (I lovingly call it EVOO now); 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 12-1 lb cooked turkey, diced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground oregano (i usually put more, I LOVE oregano); ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons tomato puree; ¾ cup chicken broth; 6 ounces beer (depending on what time of day it is.. I'll either drink the other 6 oz... or just add it to the chil); 2 tablespoons cornmeal; ¼ teaspoon salt (sea salt is BEST); ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese (or your choice); 1 ⅔ cups fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 small white onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (I lovingly call it EVOO now)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
12-1 lb cooked turkey, diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground oregano (i usually put more, I LOVE oregano)
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons tomato puree
¾ cup chicken broth
6 ounces beer (depending on what time of day it is.. I'll either drink the other 6 oz... or just add it to the chil)
2 tablespoons cornmeal
¼ teaspoon salt (sea salt is BEST)
¼ cup grated cheddar cheese (or your choice)
1 ⅔ cups fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Heat oil in stockpot.Add onion.
2
Cook over medium heat until translucent.
3
Add red and green bell peppers, cook until tender.
4
Add garlic, cook until aroma is apparent.
5
Add turkey, mix well.
6
Add Chili Powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne.
7
Saute briefly, then add tomato puree, chicken broth and beer.
8
Mix, and stir in cornmeal.
9
Bring to a simmer, cover the pan, reduce heat to low.
10
Cook 30 minutes until turkey is tender.
11
Adjust seasoning to taste.
12
Serve in bowls, garnish with cheese and cilantro.

815

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small white onion, chopped, 1 ½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (I lovingly call it EVOO now), 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, My Favorite 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!

My Favorite Turkey Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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