Ultimate Turkey Chili

My favorite ultimate turkey chili recipe has a little bit of spice, a hearty amount of beans, and is packed with corn and tomatoes.

I make a lot of chili over the winter. The ingredients are always in my pantry or fridge for those I don’t really want to cook but I want to eat something that tastes really food days.

This recipe has been my go-to for the past few years and has gotten us through many snow days, football games, and busy days when I know cooking is not going to be an option.

One of my favorite things about chili is choosing the toppings. Some of my favorites: cheese (duh), sour cream, scallions, cilantro, and Fritos!

Ultimate Turkey Chili

My favorite ultimate turkey chili recipe has a little bit of spice, a hearty amount of beans, and is packed with corn and tomatoes.

• Author: Sarah
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and turkey, break up turkey and cook until no longer pink.
2. Add turkey mixture to slow cooker and top with remaining ingredients.
3. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3 hours.
4. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary. Garnish with your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, Fritos, and jalapenos.

Notes

To make this recipe without a slow cooker, use a large pot to cook turkey and onion. Then add remaining ingredients plus an additional cup of chicken broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.