Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, diced; 1 ½ cups celery, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 2 (28 ounce) cansground peeled canned tomatoes (or crushed); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (if using crushed tomatoes); 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin powder; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon garlic salt; 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground turkey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced
1 ½ cups celery, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 (28 ounce) cansground peeled canned tomatoes (or crushed)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (if using crushed tomatoes)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa

1
Brown turkey in separate pan.
2
Heat olive oil in large pot and add onion and garlic.
3
Allow to soften.
4
Add celery, zuchini, green pepper.
5
Stir and allow to soften slightly.
6
Add drained turkey with slotted spoon and 2 cans of ground tomatoes and stir mixture.
7
Hold off on the tomato paste (see below).
8
Add chile powder, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and garlic salt and stir.
9
Bring to a bubbling boil and set to simmer.
10
After 1/2 hour, add cocoa and evaluate thickness.
11
Add tomato paste to make thicker.
12
Continue simmering for a total of 1 1/2 hours.

684

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground turkey, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, 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!

Turkey Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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