{"id":"3d988291-f3e2-4db8-976d-1cd8996daf36","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/3d988291-f3e2-4db8-976d-1cd8996daf36","source_url":"https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7985-turkey-chili","title":"Turkey Chili","description":"You might not think of chili as an easy weeknight dish, but this turkey version from Pierre Franey will change your mind. It's fabulous, it's healthy and it can be cooked in about a half hour. A combination of dark and white meat really adds depth and richness of flavor, so try to find a mix, but all white meat (or a mixture of ground beef and turkey) will yield a stellar batch too.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 servings","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT45M","total_time":"PT1H","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 pounds ground turkey, white and dark meat combined","item":"ground turkey, white and dark meat combined","quantity":2,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"2 cups coarsely chopped onions","item":"coarsely chopped onions","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chopped garlic","item":"chopped garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 large sweet red pepper, cored, deveined and coarsely chopped","item":"large sweet red pepper, cored, deveined and coarsely chopped","quantity":1},{"text":"1 cup chopped celery","item":"chopped celery","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 jalapeño, cored, deveined and finely chopped","item":"jalapeño, cored, deveined and finely chopped","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried","item":"fresh oregano, chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 bay leaves","item":"bay leaves","quantity":2},{"text":"3 tablespoons chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 cups canned diced tomatoes","item":"canned diced tomatoes","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups chicken broth, fresh or canned","item":"chicken broth, fresh or canned","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Salt and black pepper","item":"Salt and black pepper"},{"text":"2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained","item":"(15-ounce) cans red kidney beans","quantity":2,"preparation":"drained"},{"text":"2 cups shredded Cheddar","item":"shredded Cheddar","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup sour cream (optional)","item":"sour cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"Sliced lime, for garnish (optional)","item":"Sliced lime, for garnish","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat the oil over high in a large heavy pot and add the turkey meat. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, chopping down and stirring with the side of a heavy kitchen spoon to break up any lumps."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the onions, garlic, sweet pepper, celery, jalapeño, oregano, bay leaves, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend well. Cook for 5 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the drained beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes longer. Serve in bowls with Cheddar, and sour cream and lime wedges, if desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.033158+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.033158+00:00"}