Turkey Chili Tips
Can you make this turkey chili recipe on the stovetop instead of in the slow cooker?
Yes, you can make this chili on the stovetop in a
Dutch oven or large stockpot. It may take some trial and error to get the cook time just right. Before you begin, check out our ultimate
guide to making chili from scratch.
How can you make turkey chili your own?
There are many creative ways to
give your chili a flavorful upgrade. Use coffee or beer instead of water to add depth of flavor. Add lime or orange zest at the end of cooking for a citrus twist. Simmer chili with a cinnamon stick for extra spice. Swap out ground turkey for ground beef. For an extra spicy kick, add sliced fresh jalapeno or serrano peppers, ground cayenne pepper, or canned chipotles in adobo.
What can you serve with turkey chili?
The best accompaniment is
buttery cornbread! Or add fun garnishes such as shredded cheese, chopped green onions or scallions, sliced radishes, corn chips, oyster crackers, popcorn, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, limes and more. Here are more
pro tips for making the perfect pot of chili!
—Amy Glander, Taste of Home Book Editor
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.