Turkey Chili
Turkey Chili is a little leaner than beef; and we use some cumin and thyme to enhance the flavours. White kidney beans change the appearance but not the taste. This recipe is a slow cook type meal for a cool fall or winter day. Even better is the game is on!
Turkey Chili
Garnish the chili with grated cheddar, sour cream, fresh sliced jalapeno, or peppers and serve with tortilla chips or rice. We make chili recipes with our granddaughters in mind, and adults can add any number of spicier condiments on the side. If making chili only for adults, absolutely add ½ tsp. cayenne and ½ tsp. red pepper flakes to start and increase the heat to your personal taste. Beware the wine of choice may change as you add heat!
Ingredients
- 2.2 lb. (1000 gr) ground turkey
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 1 cup (120 gr) red peppers, diced
- ½ cup (60 gr) red onion, diced
- 1 cup (110 gr) celery, sliced
- ½ tsp garlic minced
- 28 oz. (796 ml) diced tomatoes
- 14 oz. (398 ml) tomato sauce
- 2 TBSP chili powder
- 1 TBSP paprika
- 1 TBSP cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 – 4 Thyme sprigs
- 1 – 19 oz. (540 ml) can red or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 300.
- Heat oil oil in a Dutch Oven and add ground turkey. Scramble fry breaking up the meat until about 2/3 cooked.
- Add chopped onions, celery, garlic, and red peppers. Continue to cook 5 – 7 minutes.
- Next add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices. Stir and place thyme sprigs on top.
- Cook 2 hours, covered in oven. (Stir after 1 hour).
- After the chili has cooked 2 hours, rinse and drain beans; then add to chili. Stir beans to incorporate.
- Continue to cook for another 30 minutes, uncovered in the oven.
- Remove chili from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Without a whole lot of spice, this chili pairs beautifully with Chianti’s. The spicier you make the chili think about dry Rieslings or Roses, or it may be time to settle on a beer!
We’ve paired:
- Castella Di Gabbiano Chiati Classico Reserva
- Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico
- Fattoria dei Barbi Chianti