After the Thanksgiving feast, one often ends up with a generous amount of leftover turkey. Instead of eating the same meal for days on end, why not transform those leftovers into a chili rendition? Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where turkey takes center stage, harmonizing with an array of flavors and textures in this delectable day-after-turkey-day chili.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI
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
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.
MOMMY'S ANY DAY CHILI
Like most mothers, my mom had dishes that we could count on having any given week. One of the most loved was certainly her chili--it was meaty, comforting and full of spice. In our house, ground turkey was the go-to for burgers, spaghetti and chili alike. The addition of chorizo to the rich tomato base heightened with red chile sauce gives my mom's version a nuanced taste not often found in many chilis. The final extra-special touch comes from the chili con carne seasoning brick. It adds a layer of creaminess that makes every bite feel like a hug in your mouth.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add the oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onions and season with pinch of salt. Cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chipotle peppers and tomato paste and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the turkey, breaking the meat down using a spatula. Add the dried seasonings--the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin and ancho chili powder--and 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons each salt and pepper and mix as you break the meat down more using the spatula. Allow this to cook until all of the meat is browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to a medium bowl and set aside.
- Using the same skillet (don't worry about cleaning the skillet out; it's okay for those flavors to also mesh with the chorizo), add the beef chorizo and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- In a large pot, add the chili base, chile sauce and tomato sauce over medium to medium-low heat. Let the brick break down completely, then add the meat mixture and cooked chorizo to the pot. Next, add the crushed tomatoes and chili beans with their liquid and allow to cook until the beans and tomatoes are heated through and the flavors are combined, 30 to 35 minutes over medium to low heat. Serve with sour cream, avocado, Cotija, Cheddar, green onions and corn chips for topping!
DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING TURKEY PHO
With the addition of fragrant spices and rice noodles, leftover turkey noodle soup gets a Vietnamese makeover.
Provided by hello angie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Toast the cardamom pod, cloves, star anise, fennel, and coriander in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Place the spices onto the center of a 8 inch square piece of cheesecloth. Gather together the edges of the cheesecloth, and tie with kitchen twine to secure. Sear both sides of the ginger and 1/2 onion in the same skillet until lightly charred, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Place the turkey carcass, water, sachet, ginger, and onion in a large pot over medium-high eat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 2 hours.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rice noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles have cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Remove the carcass, sachet, ginger, and onion from the soup. Strain the soup to remove any meat that may have fallen off the bones, if necessary. Season with fish sauce and salt. Divide the rice noodles and turkey meat evenly into 4 large bowls. Scatter the basil, cilantro, and sliced onion on top. Ladle the soup on top. Serve with a wedge of lime and hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.6 calories, Carbohydrate 99.7 g, Cholesterol 87.1 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1523.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
CHILLY DAY CHILI
Make this easy and surprisingly hearty chili with ground chicken or turkey. Simmer 3 hours on stove top, or 8 hours in a slow cooker on Low (3 hours on High).
Provided by Cabinluvn
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chicken Chili Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Cook and stir ground chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink and the chicken is crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Stir in pinto beans, onions, diced tomatoes, Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, water, brown sugar, chili powder, vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer chili until thickened and flavors have blended, about 3 hours. Stir occasionally and add extra water if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1249.8 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING TURKEY STIR FRY
A good way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas. I make sure I buy a turkey big enough to make this the next day. Originally an adopted recipe
Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber
Categories Poultry
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- SAUCE: Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
- STIR_FRY: Combine 2 tbsp sauce and the turkey in a bowl. Let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add sweet potato, broccoli and pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add ½ cup water; cover and cook 6-8 minutes until sweet potato is tender.
- Add remaining sauce and heat while stirring gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.7, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 493.2, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 8, Protein 2.4
DAY AFTER TURKEY DAY PANINI
The last thing you want the day after Thanksgiving is another turkey dinner! Reinvent those leftovers into a yummy panini sandwich and have all the flavors you love in a new inventive way! This is also great any day you are craving Thanksgiving! Amounts are approximate. Use the amount you want for each sandwich!
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 7m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread some cold gravy over one side of each slice of bread. Heat the rest of the gravy and use for dipping! On one piece of bread layer turkey and dressing/stuffing and cheese if desired. Top with some cranberry sauce and season with sage, salt and pepper if desired. Place other bread slice of top, gravy side down.
- Butter the outside of the sandwich on the each side. I butter the top of the sandwich and then lay the sandwich in the preheated pan with that buttered side now on the bottom. Now butter the new 'top' of the sandwich, close or cover and weigh down and toast til done.
- Toast to golden brown in a panini press or in a cast iron skillet with another pot or pan on top of sandwich with a heavy can weighing it down to 'press' the sandwich.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.4, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 1416.1, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 29.9, Protein 32.2
Tips:
- Use leftover turkey meat for a flavorful and protein-packed chili. Shred or chop the turkey into small pieces before adding it to the chili.
- Add a variety of vegetables to your chili, such as onions, peppers, tomatoes, and corn. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients.
- Use a combination of spices to flavor your chili. Common spices used in chili include chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The longer you simmer the chili, the more flavorful it will be.
- Serve your chili with a variety of toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, and avocado. This will add flavor and texture to the chili.
Conclusion:
Turkey chili is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different variations of turkey chili, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you have leftover turkey, don't let it go to waste. Make a pot of turkey chili instead!
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