Best 7 Leftover Turkey Chili With Cheesy Cornbread Topping Recipes

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you're probably already dreaming of all the delicious turkey you're going to eat. But what do you do with all the leftovers? If you're looking for a creative and easy way to use up your leftover turkey, look no further than this recipe for leftover turkey chili with cheesy cornbread topping. This hearty and flavorful chili is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day, and the cheesy cornbread topping adds a delicious and satisfying crunch.

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LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI



Leftover Turkey Chili image

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.

LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI WITH CHEESY CORNBREAD TOPPING



Leftover Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Topping image

Spoonfuls of creamy cornbread batter make a satisfying, down-home topping for this hearty chili made from leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 leek, white and light green parts only, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons chile powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon coarse salt
3 cups homemade turkey or chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 cups prepared turkey gravy
2 pounds shredded cooked turkey
2 (15.8-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
Cornbread Batter
8 tablespoons shredded white cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onions, celery, leek, and carrots; cook, stirring, until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, chile powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt until combined. Add stock, crushed tomatoes, gravy, and shredded turkey; increase heat to medium high and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in black beans and top with spoonfuls of cornbread batter, leaving small spaces between each spoonful. Top each spoonful of batter with cheese.
  • Transfer Dutch oven to oven and bake until cornbread is cooked through and cheese is slightly browned, about 20 minutes. Serve.

SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI WITH CORNBREAD DUMPLINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Turkey Chili With Cornbread Dumplings Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground turkey, medium yellow onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, black beans, pinto bean, frozen corn, chili powder, ground black pepper, kosher salt, large eggs, unsalted butter, whole milk, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, kosher salt, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, green onion

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 lb ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
15 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
15 oz pinto bean, 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal, fine
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 jalapeño, sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the ground turkey, onion, bell peppers, garlic, crushed tomatoes, black and pinto beans, corn, chili powder, pepper, and salt in the bowl of a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • Once the chili has cooked for 6-8 hours, make the dumplings: Combine the eggs, melted butter, milk, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  • Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt and stir until smooth. Fold in the cheese.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop, dollop the batter on top of the chili and cook for 2 more hours on low or 1 hour on high, until the dumplings are puffed and tender.
  • If using, garnish the chili with jalapeño, cilantro, and green onions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 14 grams

TURKEY CHILI WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY



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I made this with leftover turkey but would also work well with leftover chicken, too! Garnish with sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips, if desired.

Provided by Brooks Lough

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

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
4 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped
3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until it starts to soften, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add turkey and stir until well coated with spices. Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to medium low and bring to a simmer, uncovered. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened, about 50 minutes. Add black beans and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 72.3 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1997.4 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CHEESY CORNBREAD-TOPPED CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Cornbread-Topped Chili Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: onion, celery, red pepper, carrot, fire-roasted tomato, red kidney bean, chickpeas, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, cornbread mix, mexican blend cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream

Provided by Dylan Keith

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups onion, diced
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups red pepper, diced
2 cups carrot, diced
15 oz fire-roasted tomato
15 oz red kidney bean
15 oz chickpeas
15 oz black beans
15 oz corn
1 package taco seasoning
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 box cornbread mix, prepared
2 cups mexican blend cheese
fresh cilantro
sour cream

Steps:

  • Saute onions, celery, red peppers, and carrots in a pan. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix in package of taco seasoning.
  • Add fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, and corn.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Prepare boxed cornbread mix according to box instructions, then fold in the cheese.
  • Spread cheesy cornbread batter over chili.
  • Bake at 375˚F (190˚C) for 20 minutes.
  • Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with sour cream and cilantro
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 23 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 23 grams

LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING TURKEY CHILI



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A simple, wholesome chili recipe made with turkey stock from a leftover turkey cavity at Thanksgiving. Serve with tortilla chips or bread.

Provided by Michelle Slobodzian

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

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chopped leftover turkey meat
2 (15.5 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups turkey stock
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine leftover turkey, white beans, black beans, corn, and tomatoes in a large pot. Stir in turkey stock, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Cook over high heat until boiling, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 14 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 988 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

LEFTOVER CHILI WITH CORNBREAD TOPPING



Leftover Chili With Cornbread Topping image

Cooking for 1 or 2 often results in some leftovers. This recipe can be made using leftover chili with beans and is wonderful for a quick meal for 2 served along with a side salad.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2-2 cups leftover chili, reheated
3/4 cup cornbread mix (Cornbread Mix)
3 -4 tablespoons milk
1 egg white
1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, spray onion soup bowls with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Divide the warmed chili between the 2 bowls.
  • Mix together the cornbread mix, milk, egg white, cheese, corn and pepper.
  • Pour over the warmed chili and place in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 1158.3, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 18.8

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans in your chili, such as black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, to add different flavors and textures.
  • To make the chili heartier, add some cooked ground beef or turkey.
  • If you like a spicy chili, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  • Garnish the chili with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and grated cheese before serving.
  • Make the cornbread topping ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • If you don't have self-rising cornmeal, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of all-purpose flour.

Conclusion:

This leftover turkey chili with cheesy cornbread topping is a delicious and easy way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers. The chili is hearty and flavorful, and the cornbread topping is crispy and cheesy. This dish is perfect for a cold winter night or a casual get-together with friends and family.

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