Turkey Chili Crunch Recipes

SERIOUSLY, THE BEST HEALTHY TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
• Next add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
• Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

CRUNCHY TURKEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine soup and milk. Stir in the turkey, celery, onion, water chestnuts and soy sauce. , Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with noodles and almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

SIMPLE TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion, and cook until tender.
• Pour water into the pot. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. Season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

WHITE TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• If using raw ground turkey, cook with onion until no pink remains. Drain any juices.If using leftover or cooked turkey, cook onion by itself in olive oil or butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add onions, remaining chili ingredients and seasonings to a 6qt slow cooker. Cook on low 8 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
• Once cooked mash the chili mixture a few times with a potato masher to thicken slightly.
• Top with cilantro and sour cream. Serve with your favorite toppings.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the turkey and cook, breaking up chunks with the side of a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Push the turkey to the edges of the pan, leaving the middle empty. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, then the onion and garlic to the center of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin and coriander and stir about 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and 1 teaspoon salt and stir until the paste begins to darken in color, about 30 seconds. Then add the squash, tomatoes and 4 cups water, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits. Bring to a simmer, adjust the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chili has thickened and the squash is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Stir the beans and chia seeds into the chili and heat through, about 5 minutes. Season with an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, then taste the chili and stir in up to 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Spoon the chili into bowls and top each bowl with cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

TURKEY CHILI CRUNCH

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat; add in turkey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook/stir for 3 minutes.
• Add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon; cook/stir 3 minutes.
• Add in onion, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and cook until the onion is wilted, 5-7 minutes (if the onion or spices begin to stick to the pan, add 2 tablespoons water and scrape with a wooden spoon to release).
• Add in carrots, tomatoes, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, water, and cocoa powder; bring to a simmer, decrease heat to low, and cook, partially covered, 25 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and 1/2 cup cilantro and cook 15 more minutes.
• Spray a whole wheat tortilla with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper (or cayenne and ground cumin); slice thinly and bake in a preheated 400° oven for 5-10 minutes until crispy.
• To serve: ladle into soup bowls and grate a tiny amount of chocolate over each; top with scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, and a spoonful of yogurt and some more grated chocolate; garnish with tortilla chips.

TURKEY CHILI CRUNCH

Steps:

• In a large, heavy bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the turkey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, 3 minutes, or until water evaporates and turkey sizzles. Add the onion, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until the onion is wilted, 5 to 7 minutes. If the onion or spices begin to stick, add 2 tablespoons water and scrape with a wooden spoon to release. Add the carrots, tomatoes, chipotle pepper, water, and cocoa powder. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook, partially covered, 25 minutes. Stir in beans and 1/2 cup cilantro and cook 15 more minutes. Spray a whole wheat tortilla with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper (or cayenne and ground cumin). Slice thinly and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 5-10 minutes until crispy. To serve, ladle into soup bowls and grate a tiny amount of chocolate over each. Top with scallions, cilantro, and a spoonful of yogurt. Garnish with tortilla strips.