LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI WITH CHEESY CORNBREAD TOPPING

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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.

raja naqash
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This chili is the best! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kashif Iqbal
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I'm definitely going to be making this chili again. It's so good!


Earnest Bell
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This chili is perfect for a party or potluck. It's sure to be a hit with everyone.


Nkem Glory
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I love how versatile this chili is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


KoraTheWeirdo
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This chili is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Carvuma Edrine
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I'm not a big fan of chili, but this one is really good. The turkey is tender and the broth is flavorful. The cornbread topping is also delicious.


Melanie Holland
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This chili is amazing! The flavors are perfect and the cornbread topping is the perfect finishing touch.


JusandKea Totten
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Overall, this chili is pretty good. It's easy to make and it tastes great.


NURUMATIC PRO
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The cornbread topping is a bit dry. I think it would be better if it was more moist.


omayra reeves
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This chili is a bit too spicy for me, but it's still very good. I'll just have to add less chili powder next time.


david johnsey
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I love the combination of the chili and the cornbread topping. It's the perfect comfort food.


Brittany Ballard
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Britt Nicolle
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Delicious!


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This chili was easy to make and it tasted great! I especially liked the cheesy cornbread topping. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Inusah Jaleel
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Overall, I thought this chili was pretty good. The turkey was tender and the broth was flavorful. However, I found the cornbread topping to be a bit dry. I think it would have been better if it was more moist.


Syed Koko
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This chili was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I'll use less chili powder. The cornbread topping was delicious!


Alyawo Hellen
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I was a bit skeptical about the cornbread topping, but it was actually really good! It added a nice sweetness and crunch to the chili. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pha Mukhesi
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This chili is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it uses up leftover turkey, which is always a bonus. The cornbread topping is a great addition and it really makes the dish.


Taguilif Ag
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I've tried many leftover turkey chili recipes, but this one is by far the best. The addition of the cheesy cornbread topping really takes it to the next level. My family loved it!


Wazir Talpur
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This turkey chili with cheesy cornbread topping was an absolute hit! The chili had a rich, flavorful broth and the turkey was perfectly tender. The cornbread topping was the perfect finishing touch, adding a cheesy, slightly sweet flavor that balance