How to Make Turkey Chili with Leftover Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turkey chili is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey from a holiday meal. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that will warm you up on a cold day. This recipe for turkey chili with leftover turkey is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, with beans or without, this recipe is versatile and delicious.

Chili is a dish that has been enjoyed for centuries, and its popularity has only grown over time. There are many variation...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 4 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped
  • 3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until it starts to soften, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add turkey and stir until well coated with spices. Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to medium low and bring to a simmer, uncovered. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened, about 50 minutes. Add black beans and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    502 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 1997mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 73mg
    • Calcium: 286mg
    • Iron: 13mg
    • Potassium: 2019mg