Description
Barefoot Contessa’s hearty turkey chili provides comfort during chilly evenings with robust flavors and nutritious ingredients. Warm spices and tender meat create a satisfying meal that delights palates and brings people together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams (16 oz) ground turkey
- 425 grams (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 425 grams (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 425 grams (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 800 grams (28 oz) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 420 milliliters (14 fl oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium onion)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 45 grams (3 tbsps) tomato paste
- 30 grams (1 tbsp) chili powder
- 15 grams (1 tbsp) ground cumin
- 15 milliliters (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2.5 grams (1 tsp) dried oregano
- 2.5 grams (½ tsp) salt
- 1.25 grams (¼ tsp) black pepper
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- Fresh coriander (optional)
- Chopped onions (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high temperature. Add onions and cook until translucent, creating a fragrant foundation for the chili.
- Brown Protein: Introduce ground turkey to the pot, breaking it down and stirring continuously until achieving a golden-brown color. Quickly incorporate minced garlic and sauté briefly to intensify the aromatic profile.
- Season Intensely: Sprinkle brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste over the meat mixture. Blend thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of seasonings.
- Build Liquid Foundation: Pour chicken broth into the pot, scraping caramelized bits from the bottom. Add crushed tomatoes and three bean varieties, stirring to create a cohesive mixture.
- Simmer and Develop: Bring the chili to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Allow the dish to develop rich flavors uncovered for 1-2 hours, stirring periodically to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Reduce and Concentrate: During the final 30 minutes, leave the pot uncovered to reduce liquid and intensify the chili’s robust texture and flavor profile.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer chili to serving dishes and embellish with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt, cilantro, or diced red onions.
Notes
- Boost Flavor Foundation: Sauté onions until translucent to create a deep, aromatic base that enhances the entire chili’s taste profile.
- Brown Meat Perfectly: Ensure ground turkey develops a golden-brown color by continuously breaking it apart, which locks in rich flavors and prevents clumping.
- Spice Blending Technique: Mix dry spices with tomato paste before adding liquids to intensify and distribute seasonings evenly throughout the chili.
- Patience Pays Off: Simmer uncovered for 1-2 hours, occasionally stirring, to develop complex flavors and achieve a thick, hearty consistency that elevates the dish’s overall texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg