Spicy Chili Made with Turkey Meat

Spicy Chili Made with Turkey Meat

In a nutshell, don't be put off by the lengthy ingredient list, because making this Jerk Turkey Chili is a breeze. Once you've sautéed the veggies, it's all about adding the spices, turkey, broth, and beans. The key to this dish? A secret ingredient - chocolate - that adds a bit of depth. If you prefer more heat, throw in extra jalapeños. Cook for about half an hour, then let it sit for a day or two to develop even more flavor. You can make it up to three days in advance and store it in the fridge or freezer for later.

Here's the game plan: This dish can be prepped up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated in a sealed container.It was featured in our chili recipe slideshow.

Here's an overview, mate: This recipe features 20 ingredients and a cook time of about 1 hour and 15 minutes, serving 6-8 people. Easy peasy!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, de-seeded and diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt, freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1.5 lb shredded cooked turkey (or chicken)
• 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (28 oz) stewed or diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans (undrained)
• 1 can (15 oz) small white beans (such as cannellini, undrained)
• 1/4 cup diced pickled jalapeños
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 oz bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (around 1/4 cup)
• 2 tbsp fine or medium cornmeal (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Throw in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-8 minutes.
2. Add chili powder, thyme, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and stir to combine. Let it cook for about a minute until the aroma is released.
3. Toss in the turkey or chicken, and stir to coat it with the spice mix.
4. Pour in the stock or broth, tomatoes with their juice, beans with their liquid, and jalapeños. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook until all the flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
5. Shut off the heat, and mix in the cilantro, chocolate, and cornmeal (if using). Let it sit for 10 minutes, then stir once more to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Enjoy!

Think you can handle this recipe? Here's a twist on it - omit cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg, and replace chili powder with a blend of 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp paprika, and 1 tbsp dried oregano. Add 2 finely chopped Scotch bonnet peppers to give it a kick. Garnish with crumbled queso fresco and serve with warm tortillas!

1. This Jerk Turkey Chili recipe, which can be prepared up to 3 days in advance, features a total of 20 ingredients and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to cook, serving 6-8 people.
2. Following the instructions, the dish requires sautéing diced onion, yellow bell pepper, and minced garlic, then adding spices including chili powder, fresh thyme leaves, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and ground nutmeg.
3. The secret ingredient that adds depth to this chili is bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, which is stirred in at the end of cooking along with chopped fresh cilantro.

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