Thick Ground Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Thick Ground Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow sweet onion; 6 garlic cloves; 1 large carrot; 3 celery ribs; 1 red bell pepper; 1 lb lean ground turkey; 2 teaspoons cumin; 3 tablespoons dried oregano; 3 tablespoons paprika; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon celery salt; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 (30 ounce) can pinto beans; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 (10 ounce) cans tomatoes and green chilies (mild, Rotel); Garnish; 1 fresh jalapeno; 1 cup yellow sweet onion; cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow sweet onion
6 garlic cloves
1 large carrot
3 celery ribs
1 red bell pepper
1 lb lean ground turkey
2 teaspoons cumin
3 tablespoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 (30 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
3 (10 ounce) cans tomatoes and green chilies (mild, Rotel)
Garnish
1 fresh jalapeno
1 cup yellow sweet onion
cheddar cheese

1
Chop all vegetables into small pieces.
2
In a large soup style pot saute all the vegetables in olive oil until soft. 15 minutes.
3
Add ground turkey to sauteed vegetable and stir until well cooked.
4
Stir in all seasonings; cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, celery salt, kosher salt. Mix well to incorporate all the seasonings.
5
Dump in tomato paste, Rotel tomatoes, and pinto beans.
6
Mix all ingredients well.
7
Reduce your heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour to meld all the flavors and thicken the chili. Stir often. Be sure to taste the mixture to see if it needs more salt, pepper or chili powder to your liking.
8
Put chili into large bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese (Tillamook), finely chopped jalapeno and fresh onion.
9
Pair the chili with a local pale ale beer.
10
Cheers!

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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

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow sweet onion, 6 garlic cloves, 1 large carrot, and more.

Yes, Thick 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!

Thick Ground Turkey Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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