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Turkey Chili Recipe
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4.34 from 3 votes

Turkey Chili Recipe (Mike's "Real Deal" Turkey Chili)

This is the best turkey chili recipe ever with loads of ground turkey, fire roasted tomatoes, and lots of spicy seasonings satisfying and easy to make! It truly is the real deal when it comes to flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili, ground turkey, one pot, spicy
Servings: 8
Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers chopped
  • 1 small bell pepper or sweet pepper, chopped
  • 1 spicy chili pepper chopped (I used a Devil’s Tongue from my garden – try a habanero or ghost pepper – optional for a nice and extra spicy chili)
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 cans red kidney beans
  • 3 cans fire roasted tomatoes (42 ounces, or use equivalent fresh)
  • 1/4 cup chili powder (I use a mix of ancho and guajillo powder)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • FOR SERVING: Sliced roasted jalapenos, spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped parsley or cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot and add the ground turkey, onion and peppers. Cook them down about 10 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through and the vegetables are softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring.
  • If using fresh tomatoes, chop them and add them to the pot. Cook about 10 minutes to let them break down. If using canned fire roasted tomatoes, just add them to the pot and go to the next step.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and give it all a good stir.
  • Cook the chili on low for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop, stirring every now and then. Adjust for seasonings if you wish.
  • Serve in bowls with your favorite fixins.

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Notes

Serves 6-8.
Heat Factor: Medium-Hot, depending on your choice of hot peppers. If you're looking to up that heat factor, incorporate hotter peppers or add in extra spicy chili powder or chili flakes. Hot sauce is also a nice addition for both heat and flavor. I always drizzle on some hot sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1221mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2475IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg