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Turkey Chili
Rahat

Turkey Chili (Great for leftover Turkey!)

This hearty Turkey Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for turning leftover turkey into something extraordinary. With a rich, smoky base and tender chunks of turkey, every spoonful is a burst of savory warmth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Simmering Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 red pepper diced (about 1 heaping cup) (155 g)
  • 1 red onion diced (about 1 ½ cups) (180 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
  • 2 Tablespoon chili powder*
  • 2 teaspoons light or dark brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder**
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper***
  • 4 cups/1 lb cooked shredded turkey meat (450 g)
  • 2 cups beef, chicken, or turkey stock (475 ml)
  • 28 oz canned fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained (795 g)
  • ¼ cup tomato paste (66 g)
  • 1 14 oz can black beans rinsed and drained (397 g)
  • 1 14 oz can dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained (397 g)
  • 1 4 oz can fire roasted chilis (113 g)
  • Your favorite toppings: Sour cream, broken corn chips, diced avocado, shredded cheese, etc.

Method
 

  1. Melt butter over medium/high heat in a large pot (I like to use a Dutch oven) until melted.
  2. Add onion and peppers and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add the turkey to your pot and then add chili powder, brown sugar, cocoa powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Stir ingredients well until turkey is covered with spices.
  6. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to fully develop.
  7. Serve, topped with sour cream, crushed corn chips, or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 21gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 9465mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 9.9mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4.9mg
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