Turkey Chili Recipe

Name: Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried beans (pinto, navy, or kidney all work well), soaked overnight (or substitute 3 cans of beans, drained and rinsed); 2 lb turkey thighs, skinned, boned, and chopped into 1/2 oz pieces (or substitute ground dark turkey meat); 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 2 jalapenos, chopped (or to taste); 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa (not alkalized); 1 Tbsp onion powder; 1 Tbsp garlic powder; 2 Tbsp dried chili powder (like ancho or chipotle); 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprike; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp (or to taste) cayenne; 1 cup red wine; 1 lb plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or substitute 1 28-oz can peeled italian tomatoes, drained and chopped); 1 cup turkey stock (or substitute chicken stock); Olive oil; Salt; Pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried beans (pinto, navy, or kidney all work well), soaked overnight (or substitute 3 cans of beans, drained and rinsed)
2 lb turkey thighs, skinned, boned, and chopped into 1/2 oz pieces (or substitute ground dark turkey meat)
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapenos, chopped (or to taste)
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa (not alkalized)
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp dried chili powder (like ancho or chipotle)
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprike
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp (or to taste) cayenne
1 cup red wine
1 lb plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or substitute 1 28-oz can peeled italian tomatoes, drained and chopped)
1 cup turkey stock (or substitute chicken stock)
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper

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1. Preheat oven to 250F.
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2. Drain the beans, cover with water, and add 1 Tbsp salt.
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3. Bring beans to a simmer, then cover, move to oven, and cook until tender. Check after the first hour, and then every 30 minutes thereafter. When beans are done, drain and reserve.
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4. Coat the bottom of a large heavy saute pan with olive oil, and brown the turkey.
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5. Remove turkey from the pan and add chopped onion. Saute over medium heat until softened (5 mins)
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6. Add chopped red, yellow, and jalapeno peppers and saute for 10 mins
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7. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes
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8. Return turkey to pan. Add all spices and stir to incorporate. Saute until spices have bloomed, 5 minutes.
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9. Add red wine and bring to a simmer. Simmer until wine is reduced by 3/4.
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10. Add tomatoes and turkey stock. Bring to simmer and cook over low heat, covered, until tomatoes break down into chili, approximately 30 minutes.
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11. Add reserved beans and simmer, covered, for another 30 minutes. If you like a thicker chili, you can simmer it uncovered for part or all of the time.
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12. Taste and adjust seasonings.

734

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Protein

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried beans (pinto, navy, or kidney all work well), soaked overnight (or substitute 3 cans of beans, drained and rinsed), 2 lb turkey thighs, skinned, boned, and chopped into 1/2 oz pieces (or substitute ground dark turkey meat), 1 large onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 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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