Best 7 Hearty Ground Turkey Chili Recipes

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If you're yearning for a warm and filling meal that satisfies your appetite, look no further than our specially curated article on "Hearty Ground Turkey Chili". Within these lines, we'll guide you through a culinary journey, exploring the secrets of creating the perfect chili with ground turkey—a lean and flavorful protein that adds a delightful touch to this classic dish. Get ready to discover a symphony of spices, a blend of textures, and a hearty chili that will leave you craving for more. So, don your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together.

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HEARTY TURKEY CHILI



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"My mother-in-law introduced our family to this chili a few years ago, and we can't seem to get enough of it!" It makes a lot, so why not freeze extra portions for warming lunches or dinners on hectic nights ahead? Judy Niemeyer - Brenham, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
6 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium V8 juice
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, onion and celery over medium heat or until the meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY TURKEY CHILI



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Ground turkey is a lower-fat alternative to beef chuck, and kidney beans-loaded with vitamin C and omega-3s-are an especially nutritious option. This one-pot dish has two other comfort-food essentials going for it: a warm temperature and a hearty makeup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced, plus 2 tsp. sauce
1 pound dark ground turkey meat
1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
1 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Coarse salt
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 small red onion, diced
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar (1.5 oz.)
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add chipotle and adobo sauce and cook for 1 minute. Add turkey, breaking it up with the back of a spoon, and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices and beans.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes (add water to adjust consistency). Season with salt and serve alongside garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 g, Cholesterol 97 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 35 g, Sodium 1149 g

SIMPLE TURKEY CHILI



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This is a very simple and hearty chili with plenty of flavor. It's even better the second day! I serve this with lowfat Cheddar cheese and lowfat sour cream. It's also delicious with crackers.

Provided by Amanda Ingraham

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

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion, and cook until tender.
  • Pour water into the pot. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. Season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 450.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

TRADITIONAL CHILI WITH GROUND TURKEY



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A traditional style chili that can be made with ground turkey or ground beef. I have made this recipe with ground beef and ground turkey, and they both have a similar flavor. Delicious with sweet corn bread and shredded Cheddar cheese. After the initial cooking on the stove, you can easily transfer this to a slow cooker.

Provided by Jessica Ordonia

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

Time 1h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground thyme
2 cups beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the onion, green and red bell peppers, and jalapeno peppers. Cook and stir until the onion is softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Continue to cook until fragrant, about 8 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the beef broth, pinto beans, red beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a thinner chili, cover the pot when simmering.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1559.7 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

GROUND TURKEY CHILI



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A healthier alternative to regular chili. This chili is economical and freezes well. I threw it together with things I already had in my kitchen after ground turkey went on sale at the store.

Provided by KMSoprano

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced (from jar is ok)
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (rinsed and drained)
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (15 ounce) can fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat saute the onion, garlic and ground turkey until turkey is browned.
  • Add tomatoes, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
  • Saute for 5 more minutes.
  • Add black beans, corn and chicken broth to the pot.
  • Puree cannellini beans in a blender or food processor.
  • Add puree to the pot.
  • Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • If the turkey mixture seems dry when browning, add a splash of olive oil.
  • The spice measurements are approximate.
  • If you want more or less heat, adjust the cayenne and the hot sauce.
  • If desired, garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese or green onions.

HEARTY GROUND TURKEY CHILI



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DH and I enjoyed this hearty chili from Norman Kolpas' "The Chili Cookbook." While the recipe calls for masa harina, I think I would omit it next time as the chili really did not need extra thickening and I think it detracted from the flavor just a bit. Also, DH and I ate this chili in a bowl, we did not serve it over rice. It lent itself well to this method. I used baby bellas for the mushrooms. Finally, we sprinked colby jack (I think that was what I had in the fridge) shredded cheese over the top, which I think is a must. Cheddar or a mexican blend of cheeses would also be good.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h57m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 lb ground turkey
1/4 lb mushroom, coarsely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons dried leaf basil
2 teaspoons dried savory
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons masa harina
steamed rice, for serving (or robust boiled beans)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, paprika, chile flakes, cumin and coriander and saute 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add turkey and mushrooms, increase heat to high and saute until turkey is no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring to break meat into rough chunks.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except masa and steamed rice.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly and simmer briskly, stirring occasionally, until mixture is fairly thick but still slightly liquid, about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Sprinkle in masa, stir and simmer until thick, about 15 minutes more.
  • Discard bay leaves.
  • Serve over rice or robust boiled beans.

SAVORY GROUND TURKEY CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



Savory Ground Turkey Chili Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, olive oil, onion, chili beans, dark red kidney beans, pinto bean, tomato, crushed pineapple, chili seasoning, sweet corn, banana peppers, jalapeño, banana pepper juice, jalapeño pepper juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, brown sugar

Provided by Amina Owens

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb ground turkey, can use lean ground beef as well
1 teaspoon garlic powder, to season ground turkey/ground beef
1 teaspoon onion powder, to season ground turkey/ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil, to cook ground turkey/ground beef
¼ onion, chopped
1 can chili beans
1 can dark red kidney beans, drained
1 can pinto bean, drained
1 can tomato, chopped, hot or mild, i used mild
1 can crushed pineapple, crushed
1 package chili seasoning
1 can sweet corn, used small can
1 tablespoon banana peppers, jar
1 tablespoon jalapeño, chopped, heaped
1 tablespoon banana pepper juice
1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional to minimize spiciness of chili

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add chopped onions, and cook until translucent. Then, add ground turkey/beef, garlic powder, and onion powder and cook well.
  • Once done, add meat, onions, and remaining ingredients to a crockpot, cover, and cook on high heat for 5-6 hours. (Can cook overnight as well).
  • Serve with desired toppings and bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 30 grams

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans and vegetables. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, and onions.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a great dish to experiment with different flavors, so feel free to add your own favorite spices. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some good options include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Hearty ground turkey chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground turkey. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor, this chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this hearty ground turkey chili a try.

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