Turkey Chili With Cornbread Dumplings Recipe

Name: Turkey Chili With Cornbread Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None Dumplings; 1 cup instant polenta; 1 cup self-rising flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/3 cup cold butter, chopped; 2/3 cup milk; 2 oz cheddar, grated; None None Turkey Chili; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 None onion, peeled, chopped; 1 None red pepper, deseeded, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 3/4 lbs ground turkey; 2 tsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 cup tomato puree; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 x 14 oz cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

None None Dumplings
1 cup instant polenta
1 cup self-rising flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup cold butter, chopped
2/3 cup milk
2 oz cheddar, grated
None None Turkey Chili
2 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, peeled, chopped
1 None red pepper, deseeded, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 3/4 lbs ground turkey
2 tsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup tomato puree
1 tbsp sugar
2 x 14 oz cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.
2
For the dumplings, place polenta, flour, baking powder and butter in a food processor and season to taste. Pulse to fine breadcrumb consistency. Transfer to a mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Add milk and cheese and stir until just combined. Set aside to rest.
3
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion and pepper for 5 mins. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 mins. Add turkey and cook for 5 mins, or until browned.
4
Sprinkle flour, cumin, oregano, chili powder and paprika over turkey mixture and cook for 2 mins. Add stock and stir well to disperse flour.
5
Stir in tomato puree, sugar and kidney beans. Season to taste. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and stir.
6
Using a spoon, roll cornbread mixture into dumplings and place on top of chili. Bake for 40 mins, or until dumplings are cooked and golden.

925

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Carbs

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: None None Dumplings, 1 cup instant polenta, 1 cup self-rising flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and more.

Yes, Turkey Chili With Cornbread Dumplings falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Turkey Chili With Cornbread Dumplings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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