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Terrific Turkey Chili

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"Using some fresh and some canned ingredients, this chili is a snap to throw together and will keep you craving it for days. Chunky zucchini, fresh green onion, sour cream, and - what the heck - shredded Cheddar cheese, are sure to make this your favorite chili recipe. If you like beans in your chili, garbanzos right out of the can are great in this."
Terrific Turkey Chili Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 195 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (7 ounce) can salsa
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, or coarsely chopped tomatoes packed in puree
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah
Cocktail Beer Margaritas

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Crumble turkey into the pot, stirring with a wooden spoon to break apart as much as possible. Season with taco seasoning mix, coriander, oregano, chili flakes, and tomato paste, and mix until meat is evenly coated with seasonings. Continue cooking, reducing heat if necessary, until turkey is well browned.
  2. Pour in beef broth, and simmer to reduce liquid slightly, about 5 minutes. Add salsa, tomatoes, and green chilies, and continue cooking at a moderate simmer for ten minutes. Adjust the thickness at any time you feel necessary by adding water.
  3. While chili is still cooking, heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and green bell pepper, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent and bell pepper is lightly browned. Add onion and bell pepper to the chili, and continue cooking at a very low simmer.
  4. In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, and cook stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the zucchini to the chili, reduce heat, and continue cooking 15 minutes more. Again, adjust the consistency with water as needed.
  5. Ladle chili into serving bowls. Top with sour cream, green onion, and cheddar cheese, and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 8, 2006 by SUE1956 
Excellent recipe--but I don't know that I would've given it 5 stars without the addition of 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2006 by Kat 
Awesome chili!! Had never made chili before. I added one can of black beans and one can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2007 by cjeffcampbell 
Winner of the office Chili Cook-off. I add a couple garlic cloves and lots of Chipolte... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2006 by krystal 
I was nervous about adding taco seasoning to a chili recipe. I like to add the spices myself.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 8, 2004 by ANITAB50 
This is an unusual recipe that really packs a "zing" to it! I was hesitant to try a recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2007 by RAL 
I thought this was wonderful. I have an aversion to zucchini so I left that out and added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 22, 2004 by Chris T 
What a great recipe!! I wasn't paying attention and added a small can of tomato paste instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 17, 2008 by MOLLE888 
What a great way to warm up on a cold night! We like our chili with beans, so I added a can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2006 by Mama Bear 
Very surprised! The only thing I changed was I added my homemade salsa instead of canned and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2003 by STRAUSSY816 
This was EXCELLENT! My husband, who is NOT a fan of ground turkey...really enjoyed it. Even... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Terrific Turkey Chili

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 605

  • Total Fat: 38.3g
  • Cholesterol: 157mg
  • Sodium: 1511mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.7g
  • Protein: 43.1g

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