Chili is one of my favorite foods. I'm not sure about you, but I absolutely love it. This recipe for Spicy Turkey Chili is not only amazing but also super easy to make. We used to make Chili with ground beef or sometimes with a chuck roast, which was definitely delicious. However, since we decided to focus on a healthier lifestyle, we came up with an amazing version of Spicy Turkey Chili. Despite using turkey instead of beef, this chili has all the fantastic flavors that you would expect from a traditional chili recipe.
The Best Spicy Turkey Chili Recipe
I must admit, I absolutely adore spicy turkey chili, and it tastes even better the following day. For some reason, chili seems to improve over time. Everyone who has tasted this chili has loved it, and they find it hard to believe that it is lower in calories. By using ground turkey, we can save about 100 calories per bowl of chili. Interestingly, a light beer contains 99 calories, which is almost the same amount. So, please serve me a bowl of this turkey chili and a nice ice-cold beer!!!
Turkey Chili is Huge in flavor.
This Spicy Turkey Chili recipe is bursting with flavor, and it's incredibly easy to make. All you need is a large pot and 10 to 15 minutes to prepare, and then let it simmer for one to two hours. The longer you simmer it, the more flavorful it becomes. Before you know it, dinner is served, and you have leftovers for lunch or dinner on another day. We love to serve it with saltine crackers and a little cheese or sour cream on top.
We used 99% fat-free ground turkey meat, chili beans, fat-free chicken broth, and a blend of spices. I prefer to use fat-free chicken broth as it enhances the spices and adds a subtle flavor that enhances the dish. If you omitted it, the recipe would be completely different. I experimented several times with this recipe to perfect the blend of spices. It's undoubtedly spicy and packed with flavor!
KEY TIP to This Amazing Spicy Turkey Chili recipe
- First, sauté onions in a tablespoon of olive oil until they become soft and translucent. Then, add the spices to the pan.
- The spices will add a really great flavor if they are sauteed with the onion and then add the Ground Turkey. the spices needed are chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, chicken bouillon and cayenne pepper (Optional)
- As you cook the turkey, add some water (around 1 to 1 ½ cups) to keep it moist. This will help the spices blend into the turkey and enhance its flavor.
Additional ingredients:
After the Turkey is cooked, add the rest of the ingredients for this spicy turkey chili recipe; Chicken broth, chili beans, beer, and diced tomatoes.
Bring to a slow boil and simmer for 30 minutes to a few hours.
Enjoy!!!!!
This chili is also really yummy on a hot dog. We bought some turkey dogs that were delicious with this recipe. And, of course, a really cold beer is required!!!!
If you want to build a fun dessert after the spicy bowl of chili, try making a Blazing Bourbon Cherries Jubilee. It is fun to make and will cool you down!!!!
If You like this recipe, make sure to check these out!!!
- Spicy Chicken Chili - Chicken chili is delicious, with a ton of flavor and a nice spicy kick. If you're looking for an easy-to-make, lower-calorie chili, this is the recipe for you!
- White Bean Chicken Chili - This is an easy-to-make White Chili with a ton of flavor, low in fat, and is a wonderful substitute for chili.
- White Bean Turkey Chili - White Bean Chili with Turkey or Chicken is packed with beans, green chilies, and warm flavors like cumin. Low in calories, easy to make, and filling,
- Spicy Vegetarian Chili - If you're looking for a lower-calorie spicy chili, then this recipe is for you!!! It's easy to make and offers a nice spicy kick.
- Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites - Homemade Soft Pretzel bites are an easy fun snack. Crunchy on the outside while being soft and fluffy on the inside. Perfect for Game Day or evening snacks.
Spicy Turkey Chili Recipe
A Few Things We Use
Ingredients
- 1 pound 99% ground Turkey or Ground Chicken
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Large Onion
- 4 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cayenne Pepper Optional use only if you want it spicy
- 2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoon Paprika
- 32 Ounces Fat-Free Chicken Broth
- 12 Ounces Dark Beer
- 32 Ounces Spicy Chili beans
- 1 Habanero or Ghost Pepper Optional Only if you want it super spicy
- 30 Ounces Diced tomatoes 2 - 14 ½ ounce cans
- 16 Ounces Kidney Beans Drain the Kidney Beans
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped Onion until soft then add the spices (Chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder chicken bouillon, paprika, and oregano). Sauté for 2 minutes to really enhances the spices.
- Add the turkey or chicken cook and 1 cup of water with spices. The water will deglaze the pan to remove any spices that may be sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook over medium heat until the Turkey/Chicken is done. About 5 minutes.
- Add kidney beans, spicy chili beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and beer. Bring to a boil and then simmer. It will seem like a lot of liquid. But the liquid will cook down and make a thick sauce. Add the Ghost Pepper or Habanero for additional spice
- Simmer for one to two hours.
- Enjoy. We like to serve with shredded cheese, sour cream a little fresh Jalapeño and/or green onions
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