Terrific Turkey Chili

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Description

Using some fresh and some canned ingredients, this chili is a snap to throw together and will keep you craving it for days. Chunky zucchini, fresh green onion, sour cream, and – what the heck – shredded Cheddar cheese, are sure to make this your favorite chili recipe. If you like beans in your chili, garbanzos right out of the can are great in this.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (7 ounce) can salsa
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, or coarsely chopped tomatoes packed in puree
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Crumble turkey into the pot
  2. stirring with a wooden spoon to break apart as much as possible. Season with taco seasoning mix
  3. coriander
  4. oregano
  5. chili flakes
  6. and tomato paste
  7. and mix until meat is evenly coated with seasonings. Continue cooking
  8. reducing heat if necessary
  9. until turkey is well browned.
  10. Pour in beef broth
  11. and simmer to reduce liquid slightly
  12. about 5 minutes. Add salsa
  13. tomatoes
  14. and green chilies
  15. and continue cooking at a moderate simmer for ten minutes. Adjust the thickness at any time you feel necessary by adding water.
  16. While chili is still cooking
  17. heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and green bell pepper
  18. stirring occasionally for 5 minutes
  19. or until onion is translucent and bell pepper is lightly browned. Add onion and bell pepper to the chili
  20. and continue cooking at a very low simmer.
  21. In the same skillet
  22. heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini
  23. and cook stirring occasionally
  24. for 5 minutes
  25. or until lightly browned. Add the zucchini to the chili
  26. reduce heat
  27. and continue cooking 15 minutes more. Again
  28. adjust the consistency with water as needed.
  29. Ladle chili into serving bowls. Top with sour cream
  30. green onion
  31. and cheddar cheese
  32. and serve.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 55 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6

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