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Skillet Turkey Chili Recipe

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A hearty and flavorful skillet turkey chili that combines tender ground turkey with black beans, diced tomatoes, and a blend of spices. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for a cozy dinner and can be customized with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheddar, and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

Chili Base

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped small
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons ground chile powder (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 15-ounce can black or small red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 lime, juiced

To Serve

  • Sour cream
  • Pickled red onions
  • Pickled jalapenos
  • Grated cheddar cheese
  • Cornbread
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Thinly sliced scallions

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add spices: Stir in 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 to 3 teaspoons ground chile powder (adjust to your heat preference), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to let the spices bloom and become fragrant.
  4. Cook the turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned all over and no longer pink, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  5. Add beans and tomatoes: Stir in the drained and rinsed beans and the canned diced tomatoes with their juice. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  6. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add lime juice: Squeeze the juice of one lime into the chili and stir to brighten the flavors.
  8. Serve: Spoon the chili into bowls and serve with desired toppings such as sour cream, pickled red onions, pickled jalapenos, grated cheddar, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, thinly sliced scallions, and cornbread on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust the chile powder quantity to control the heat level according to your taste.
  • Using ground turkey keeps the chili lean and healthy but you can substitute with ground chicken or lean beef if preferred.
  • For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes until desired consistency is reached.
  • Pickled toppings add a nice contrast of acidity and brightness to the rich chili flavors.
  • Cornbread makes a classic and comforting side to go with the chili.

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