Best 7 Best Turkey Chili Winner Recipes

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If you are looking for a delicious and hearty recipe that will warm you up on a cold day, look no further than the best turkey chili winner. This recipe is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. There are many different variations of this recipe on the internet, so you can easily find one that suits your taste. Whether you like your chili mild or spicy, or whether you prefer it with beans or without, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BILL'S AWARD WINNING TURKEY CHILI RECIPE



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This delicious chili is super healthy and colorful. We like to top it with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and onions.

Provided by Simply Fresh Cooking

Categories     Beans

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup dried pinto bean
1/2 cup dried black beans
1/2 cup dried red kidney beans
6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 large onions (1 chopped, 1 quartered)
4 large garlic cloves
3 celery ribs, cut into thirds
1 -2 jalapeno
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 lb ground turkey (99% lean)

Steps:

  • Cook all dried beans together according to package directions. Set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven, pour cans of tomatoes and chicken broth and turn heat on low.
  • In a food processor fitted with a metal blade - add garlic, celery, hot peppers, and the quartered onion. Add about a ladle full of some of the juice from the pot and process on high until smooth. Place into the pot with the chicken broth and tomato mixture. Next, add green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, cumin, paprika, ancho chili powder, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 hours. Add in the beans during the last hour or so of cooking time.
  • In a large pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and fully cook. Stir turkey into the pot of chili right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 861.1, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 9, Sugar 8.8, Protein 18.7

TURKEY CHILI



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You might not think of chili as an easy weeknight dish, but this turkey version from Pierre Franey will change your mind. It's fabulous, it's healthy and it can be ready in about a half hour. A combination of dark and white meat really adds depth and richness of flavor, so try to find a mix, but all white meat (or a mixture of ground beef and turkey) will yield a stellar batch too.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     weeknight, project, main course, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings or more

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey, white and dark combined
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 large sweet red pepper, cored, deveined and coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 jalapeno pepper, cored, deveined and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, or 1 tablespoon, dried
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups canned diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth, fresh or canned
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 15-ounce cans of red kidney beans, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream (optional)
Sliced lime for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over high heat in a large heavy pot and add the turkey meat. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, chopping down and stirring with the side of a heavy kitchen spoon to break up any lumps.
  • Add the onions, garlic, sweet pepper, celery, jalapeno pepper, oregano, bay leaves, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend well. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  • Add the drained beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes longer. Serve in bowls with cheddar cheese, and sour cream and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 680, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1496 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 1 gram

LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI



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Put leftover roast turkey to good use in this simple, flavor-packed chili. Using fire-roasted tomatoes gives it an extra layer of toasty flavor, but regular diced tomatoes work fine, too. For a change-up from the traditional cornbread side, try it ladled over leftover mashed potatoes!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 cups leftover roasted turkey meat, white and dark combined, chopped or pulled into 3/4-inch pieces
One 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans
Leftover mashed potatoes or cooked rice, for serving
Sour cream and chopped scallion, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 6 minutes. Stir in the jalapeno and garlic and cook until they soften slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the turkey and stir until well coated in the spices. Pour in the tomatoes and chicken broth and scrape up any spices that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Bring the chili to a simmer on medium-low and cook, uncovered, on until the liquid has reduced by a few inches and the chili has thickened, about 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse one of the cans of beans; leave the bean liquid in the second can. Add all the beans plus the reserved bean liquid to the pot and heat until the beans are warmed through, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Serve in bowls over potatoes or rice with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of chopped scallions.

THE BEST TURKEY CHILI



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This is just the best tasting chili. My family prefers it over beef chili. I like to put out toppings such as chopped onion, cilantro, chopped bell pepper, cheese, and sour cream and let everyone serve themselves.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup red wine
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Cook and stir the ground turkey in a large pot over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, onion, garlic, and red wine. Season with chili powder, cumin, parsley, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 2 hours. Stir the chili occasionally as it simmers. Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 561.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

TURKEY CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 (1-cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped sweet onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped yellow bell peppers
1 pound ground turkey
1 (28-ounce) can crushed organic tomatoes, undrained
1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
11/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions, garlic and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat until onions are translucent. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

BEST TURKEY CHILI FOR A CROWD



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This is my family's favorite turkey chili for a crowd that we serve with freshly baked cornbread, sour cream, and shredded cheeses for a topping. The secret ingredient is the cinnamon that makes this special. We like spicy so be careful adding the cayenne pepper. This is even better the second day.

Provided by gate612

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey
1 extra large onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups chicken stock
2 (28 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans - rinsed, drained, and mashed
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey into the pot and cook evenly until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in jalapeno and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour broth and stock into the pot.
  • Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, kosher salt, paprika, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 848 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

AWARD WINNING CHILI



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My husband and I created this recipe together. He won a chili cook-off with this recipe at work. We always use venison, but you can use ground beef or turkey.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Black Beans

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
2 onions, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes (like Rotel)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked if you can find it)
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup water
sour cream
cheddar cheese
green onion

Steps:

  • In a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat add the olive oil. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking up into pieces, until browned. Add the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno and cook until softened. Drain excess grease.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne, paprika and 1 cup water. Mix to combine.
  • Add the kidney beans and black beans, mix and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1-2 hours.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground turkey: Opt for a lean ground turkey with a fat content of 93% or higher to ensure a healthier and flavorful chili.
  • Use a variety of beans: Incorporate different types of beans such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans to add texture and depth to the chili.
  • Roast your own spices: Toasting cumin, coriander, and chili powder before using enhances their flavor and aroma, resulting in a more flavorful chili.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When browning the ground turkey, avoid overcrowding the pot to prevent steaming and ensure even cooking.
  • Simmer for a rich flavor: Allow the chili to simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer for a more developed and complex flavor.
  • Add some chocolate: A touch of dark chocolate adds a subtle richness and depth of flavor to the chili, balancing the heat.
  • Garnish generously: When serving, top the chili with a variety of garnishes such as sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips to create a visually appealing and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

With careful ingredient selection, proper technique, and a touch of creativity, you can create an exceptional turkey chili that satisfies your taste buds and nourishes your body. Experiment with different ingredients and flavors to tailor the chili to your preferences, making it a versatile and enjoyable meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner party or simply craving a comforting and flavorful dish, this turkey chili recipe is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

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