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How to Make Denver Turkey Chili Verde - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a comforting and flavorful chili recipe? Look no further than this Denver Turkey Chili Verde! This delicious and hearty chili is loaded with tender turkey, spicy green chilies, and a variety of vibrant spices that will warm you up from the inside out. Perfect for a cozy night in or for feeding a crowd, this chili verde is a must-try for any chili lover.

One of the best things about this chili verde is that it's a lighter and healthier alternative to traditional beef chili....

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh tomatillos, husks removed, halved
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded and halved
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, if desired
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package JENNIE-O® Ground Turkey
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place tomatillos, poblano peppers, and jalapenos cut side down on a baking sheet. Broil 3 inches from heat source for 3 to 5 minutes or until skins are charred.
  • Place peppers in plastic zip-top bag and seal. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove and discard skins. Place tomatillos and peppers in food processor and process until smooth. Stir in salt.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Add turkey and cook as specified on the package. Always cook to well done, 165 degrees F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Add cumin and coriander. Stir in tomatillo mixture and broth. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro leaves.

    • Nutrition

    169 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 345mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 365mg

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    Stew recipes
    Turkey recipes
    Mexican recipes
    Chili recipes
    Verde recipes