Cook's Illustrated Simple Turkey Chili with Kidney Beans
A very macro-balanced chili that warms the soul with amazing taste!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 100 g
Calories: 102kcal
Aromatics
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium onions
- 1 red bell pepper
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Initial additions
- 1 lb 93 percent lean ground turkey
- 2 15.5 oz cans dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
Final addition
- 1 lb 93 percent lean ground turkey
Aromatics
Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed nonreactive Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking, 3 to 4 minutes.Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, oregano, and cayenne; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 pound of the turkey; cook, breaking up pieces with wooden spoon, until no longer pink and just beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
Initial additions
Add beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
Final addition
Pat remaining 1 pound of the turkey together into ball, then pinch off teaspoon-sized pieces of meat and stir into chili. Continue to simmer about 40 minutes longer, stirring occasionally (if chili begins to stick to bottom of pot, stir in 1/2 cup water and continue to simmer), until turkey is tender and chili is dark and slightly thickened.Adjust seasoning with additional salt. Serve with lime wedges and condiments if desired.
Serving: 100g | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.3g | Protein: 8.3g | Fat: 3.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20.7mg | Sodium: 200.8mg | Potassium: 139.1mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3.4g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 7.2mg | Calcium: 32.6mg | Iron: 1.4mg