Turkey and Bacon Chili Recipe

Name: Turkey and Bacon Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 pounds ground turkey; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Hot Sauce; 1/2 cup canned chipotles, diced; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped; Salt; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; Tortilla chips, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 pounds ground turkey
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Hot Sauce
1/2 cup canned chipotles, diced
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
Salt
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Tortilla chips, for serving

1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the turkey and cook until the color changes, about 5 minutes.
3
Next add the onions and cook till translucent.
4
Then add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
5
Next add the stock, hot sauce, chipotles, tomato paste, chili powder and cumin.
6
Cook it on very low heat, covered, for about 40 minutes.
7
Add three-quarters of the bacon, saving one-quarter for garnish, and cook for an additional 20 minutes, uncovered.
8
Add salt if needed.
9
Serve topped with the chopped bacon and sliced avocado with tortilla chips.

1647

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

180

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 pounds ground turkey, 2 large onions, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Turkey and Bacon 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!

Turkey and Bacon Chili

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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