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Ground turkey and bean chili in a small red bowl with handles
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5 from 12 votes

Smoky Turkey Chili Recipe

Simply the best smoky turkey chili recipe, with beans and chipotle peppers. This has been a family favorite for years. Make a double batch and freeze the extras.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Poultry Recipes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 351kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat canola oil in a large, heavy pot set over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender and light brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add cumin and oregano. Stir for 30 seconds, then add garlic cloves. Stir for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until it is cooked through.
  • Add chili powder, bay leaves, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add whole tomatoes, including juices. Break up the tomatoes with wooden spoon while cooking. If the tomatoes are breaking down easily, remove from the pot, chop, and then return to the mixture.
  • Mix in tomato paste, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Add black and white beans to the chili. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Ladle chili into bowl, and serve with sour cream and chopped cilantro.

Notes

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1185mg | Potassium: 1011mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 13.8mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 5.9mg