Best 6 Skinny Cowboy Turkey Chili Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful chili without the guilt? Look no further than our ultimate guide to creating the tastiest skinny cowboy turkey chili. This lighter version of the classic dish packs a punch with its blend of spices, lean protein, and an array of vegetables. Join us as we explore the secrets behind this delightful recipe, offering tips and suggestions to help you craft a chili that's both delicious and waistline-friendly.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SKINNY COWBOY TURKEY CHILI



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This is the best white chili variation, and it is healthier than most. This won first prize at our company chili cook-off. The other contestants were mad when they learned how easy the recipe is and that I had prepared it an hour before the competition. I make a double batch and fill a gallon-sized zip-top bag and freeze for great leftovers.

Provided by Brokencookie

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup frozen corn
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup salsa
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and stir turkey in a skillet until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute corn, celery, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground turkey. Stir in tomatoes, salsa, chicken broth, chili powder, cilantro, cayenne, Creole seasoning, cumin, and oregano. Simmer over medium-low heat until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
  • Add beans to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 872.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CHEF JOHN'S TURKEY CHILI



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I served mine with some beautifully ripe slices of avocado that gives the final bowl another layer of silky richness. By the way, don't let the cocoa powder in our chili spice mixture throw you off! It's only a small amount and it really works. My chili was garnished with sour cream, diced jalapeno, cilantro and avocado.

Provided by Chef John

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

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground dried chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 ½ pounds ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato puree
2 cups water
2 (12 ounce) cans pinquito or pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Mix the ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin, salt, chipotle pepper, oregano, cocoa powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ground turkey and garlic. Cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up any large chunks, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the spice mixture. Cook until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato puree and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook until the turkey meat is broken down, about 1 hour. Stir in the beans, and continue to simmer until flavors have blended, 20 to 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 139.7 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 45.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1635.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CINCINNATI TURKEY CHILI



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Cincinnati chili was created by immigrants from Macedonia at a restaurant in Ohio. More like a Greek-spiced meat sauce than American chili, what sets this dish apart is that it is ladled over spaghetti and diners choose the various toppings. A simple 2-way is just chili and spaghetti and the full 5-way adds cheese, raw onion and beans. This take on a classic swaps turkey for beef and stops at 4-ways.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
8 ounces spaghetti
1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large wide pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Reserve 1/3 cup chopped onion, then add the rest of the onion and the garlic to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up into small pieces, until cooked through, about 3 more minutes. Add the chili powder, cinnamon, cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the spices are lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, then add the tomatoes and 1 cup water.
  • Bring the chili to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a steady simmer, until the sauce reduces slightly, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, salt the boiling water, add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs for al dente; drain.
  • Season the chili with salt and pepper. Divide the spaghetti among shallow bowls and top with the chili. Sprinkle with the reserved chopped onion and the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 130 milligrams, Sodium 1049 milligrams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 11 grams

TURKEY CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



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There's nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of chili! Whip up a batch for game day, or freeze the leftovers for an easy future dinner. Our recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, but doesn't skimp on that long-simmered flavor. Whatever you do, don't forget the toppings! Our favorites are sour cream, shredded cheese, and scallions.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 lb ground turkey
1 can tomato
2 cans red kidney bean, drained and rinsed
2 cups low sodium chicken stock
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
sour cream
shredded cheddar cheese
scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and red bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin, and cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking up the meat with a wood spoon or spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, red kidney beans, chicken stock, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid has slightly reduced and the chili has thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve the chili with sour cream, cheese, and scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 7 grams

TURKEY COWBOY CHILI



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My sister in law gave me this recipe and I tweaked it a little to my tastes. It is a quick and easy chili that can be ready in one hour - start to finish. You can use ground beef if you'd like. I just dislike the flavor of it, so use extra lean ground turkey instead. I will also note that this is a completely dairy free recipe if that is an issue for you :) Enjoy and let me know if you like it ! *****I like to load up all my recipes with veggies. This is NOT necessary if you're not a veggie fan!

Provided by Sudi in AK

Categories     Poultry

Time 55m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb extra lean ground turkey
1 large white onions or 1 large sweet onion, chopped
8 slices bacon, cut into bite size segments
1 (8 ounce) can corn
2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, I use basil and oregano canned (or fresh if you like)
4 -5 potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite sized chunks
2 (8 ounce) cans kidney beans
3 stalks celery, finely chopped (optional)
3 zucchini, sliced (optional)
1 green bell pepper (I dislike bell peppers and have never tried it this way) (optional)
garlic
oregano
basil
salt
pepper
chili powder
onion powder

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon pieces in the large pot you will be using for the chili. Once it is to your liking, add onion and turkey (and garlic if using fresh) and cook until turkey is browned. Season turkey to taste while it is cooking.
  • Now add everything else, including the rest of your seasonings. Simmer, covered, on medium heat for about 45 minutes (or until potatoes are soft), stirring about every ten.
  • Done! Quick, easy, and you get your meats and veggies all in one tasty meal! This recipe goes great with the frozen "crusty french" rolls that pillsbury doughboy sells.

CHUNKY COWBOY CHILI



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Make and share this Chunky Cowboy Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 lbs boneless chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes with jalapenos, undrained
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can red beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer (Michelob AmberBock)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 T oil in a large pot over med-high heat.
  • Add in half the beef; cook 12 minutes or until dark brown, turning after 5 minutes.
  • Remove beef from pan, and keep warm.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining half of beef.
  • Add remaining 1 T oil to pan; add in onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Return beef and accumulated juices to pan.
  • Stir in 1 cup water, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes or until beef is tender and chili is thick; taste and adjust seasoning to taste.

Tips:

  • Use lean ground turkey: This will help to keep the chili low in fat and calories.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables will add flavor, nutrients, and bulk to the chili.
  • Use low-sodium broth: This will help to keep the chili from being too salty.
  • Season the chili to taste: Add chili powder, cumin, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with healthy toppings: Serve the chili with healthy toppings like avocado, Greek yogurt, or salsa.

Conclusion:

This turkey chili is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its lean protein, vegetables, and spices, this chili is a great option for a healthy and satisfying meal.

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