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Easy Spicy Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili Super Bowl Dinner Party Potluck Healthy Bay Leaf Cinnamon Cumin Ground Turkey Garlic Onions Leftovers Weeknight Dinner Fall Winter Comfort Food Main Dish Easy
Turkey Chili Super Bowl Dinner Party Potluck Healthy Bay Leaf Cinnamon Cumin Ground Turkey Garlic Onions Leftovers Weeknight Dinner Fall Winter Comfort Food Main Dish Easy
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Easy Spicy Turkey Chili
6 servings Easy
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Ingredients (18)

For the chili:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, medium dice
  • 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bay leaf

For serving:

  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Tortilla chips
Nutritional Information
  • Calories359
  • Fat12.12g
  • Saturated fat2.17g
  • Trans fat0.11g
  • Carbs38.62g
  • Fiber11.12g
  • Sugar5.73g
  • Protein27.37g
  • Cholesterol52.16mg
  • Sodium828.59mg
  • Nutritional Analysis per serving (6 servings) Powered by
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How to Store Ground Turkey
Store raw ground turkey in its original container (or one that’s air-tight) for up to three days before cooking or freezing.
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How to Freeze Ground Turkey
While you can certainly overwrap the turkey in its original packaging, the best method is to remove it, place it in a freezer bag, and eliminate as much of the air as possible before placing it in your freezer. Frozen ground turkey can last up to four months if freezer burn is not present.
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How to Thaw Ground Turkey
Ground turkey can be thawed in the microwave or in a bowl of cold water (while still in the freezer bag), but must be cooked immediately. Ground turkey thawed in the fridge will have up to two days before it must be cooked and consumed.
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This quick and spicy chili made with ground turkey lies somewhere between our hearty, rib-sticking Chipotle Bean and Beef Chili and our lighter Basic Vegetarian Chili. First, sauté ground turkey with red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Add chili powder, cayenne, ground cumin, and a bit of cinnamon to provide depth and heat, then stir in canned diced tomatoes and canned white beans and leave to simmer until the flavors mingle. In about an hour, you’ll be ready to ladle this satisfying weeknight meal into bowls and top with our crumbled Baked Tortilla Chips and a dollop of sour cream.

This dish pairs wonderfully with our basic Jalapeño Poppers. For more easy, healthy chili recipes, see our Chicken Chili recipe.

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Instructions

  1. 1Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. 2Increase the heat to medium high, add the turkey, and cook, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until it’s no longer pink and is just cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. 3Add the chili powder, measured salt, oregano, cumin, cayenne, and cinnamon, stir to coat the turkey and vegetables, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4Add the tomatoes and their juices as well as the broth or stock, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Add the beans and return to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the bay leaf, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5Remove the bay leaf. Taste and season with additional salt as needed. Serve with the cheese, sour cream, and chips, for topping.
Easy Spicy Turkey Chili
  • Wine Pairing

    2012 Hook and Ladder Chalk Hill Cab

    With that much meaty protein and spice you would need a wine that would be able to hold its own, so we're recommending the 2012 Hook and Ladder Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon. This BIG Napa Cab is packed with the richness of dark fruits and enough tannin to cut the meat and fat of this delicious and savory comfort food.

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