Description
Ina Garten’s barefoot contessa turkey chili delivers hearty comfort with complex Southwest flavors. Packed with ground turkey, beans, and robust spices, this chili promises a satisfying meal that will warm hearts and delight diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb extra lean ground turkey (0.45 kg)
- 2 x 15 oz cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (2 x 425 g)
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 x 15 oz can sweet corn, rinsed and drained (425 g)
- 1 x 28 oz can diced or crushed tomatoes (794 g)
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth (296 ml)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4 tbsps McCormick chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- cheese
- avocado
- tortilla chips
- cilantro
- sour cream
Instructions
- Sauté Foundation: In a large Dutch oven, warm olive oil over medium heat. Combine onions, garlic, and red bell peppers, cooking until vegetables become translucent and aromatic, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Turkey Transformation: Introduce ground turkey into the vegetable base, methodically breaking meat into fine crumbles. Cook until turkey transitions from pink to golden brown, ensuring complete protein preparation.
- Spice Infusion: Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and kosher salt into the mixture. Thoroughly integrate seasonings, allowing them to toast and release their robust essence, which amplifies the overall flavor complexity.
- Liquid Integration: Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans, and corn kernels. Elevate heat to trigger a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle, consistent simmer. Cover the pot to trap moisture and concentrate flavors.
- Flavor Melding: Allow chili to simmer for 35-40 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent scorching. The liquid will gradually condense, creating a rich, hearty texture while harmonizing ingredient profiles.
- Final Calibration: Assess and refine seasoning, adjusting salt, spices, or broth to achieve a balanced, sophisticated flavor spectrum. Verify the chili’s depth and warmth.
- Presentation: Serve piping hot in individual bowls, offering optional embellishments like cheddar cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, or sour cream to personalize the culinary experience.
Notes
- Meat Precision: Break ground turkey into tiny crumbles for even cooking and better texture integration.
- Spice Toasting Technique: Briefly toast dried spices to release essential oils and amplify flavor complexity.
- Liquid Management: Simmer uncovered during final stages to achieve desired chili thickness without diluting taste.
- Customization Freedom: Experiment with optional toppings to personalize heat, freshness, and textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg