Jo Mamas Turkey Chili Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Mix the ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin, salt, chipotle pepper, oregano, cocoa powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ground turkey and garlic. Cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up any large chunks, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the spice mixture. Cook until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato puree and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook until the turkey meat is broken down, about 1 hour. Stir in the beans, and continue to simmer until flavors have blended, 20 to 30 more minutes.

JO MAMA'S CHILI

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil until nearly translucent; add ground beef and brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
• Add seasonings and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add tomato sauce, catsup, tomatoes, water and kidney beans. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for at least a half hour, adding additional water if necessary.
• Serve with onions, jalapenos, cheese, and sour cream.

CINCINNATI TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large wide pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Reserve 1/3 cup chopped onion, then add the rest of the onion and the garlic to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up into small pieces, until cooked through, about 3 more minutes. Add the chili powder, cinnamon, cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the spices are lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, then add the tomatoes and 1 cup water.
• Bring the chili to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a steady simmer, until the sauce reduces slightly, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, salt the boiling water, add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs for al dente; drain.
• Season the chili with salt and pepper. Divide the spaghetti among shallow bowls and top with the chili. Sprinkle with the reserved chopped onion and the cheese.

JO MAMA'S TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground turkey along with diced onions. Add all seasonings, tomato sauce and tomatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add kidney beans, black beans and green bell pepper.
• Simmer another 30 minutes until green bell pepper is tender.

SLOPPY JOE MAMAS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease from the skillet. Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker.
• Stir Mexican-style hot tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cider vinegar, and chili powder into the beef mixture.
• Cook on Low for 2 hours (or on High for 1 hour).

TURKEY CHILI (HIGH FIBER, LOW-CALORIE AND LOW-FAT)

Steps:

• Brown the ground turkey and drain. Add the taco seasonings, garlic salt and stir until spices are fragrant.
• Add celery and onions and cook until they are softened.
• Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer.
• Cook until the lentils and barley are tender, about an hour or so.
• You may want to add more water so that the chili is the consistency you like.
• This freezes very well.
• One serving is 1 cup.

JO MAMA'S WORLD FAMOUS SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.
• Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.
• Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.
• Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
• Stir well and barely bring to a boil.
• Stir in red wine.
• Simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an hour. A longer simmer makes for a better sauce, just be careful not to let it burn!
• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

OLD MAMA'S FASHIONED CHILI

Steps:

• Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
• Stir drained ground beef, black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, green bell peppers, yellow onion, garlic, and chili seasoning together in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender and chili is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with hot sauce, salt, and ground black pepper to taste.

TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Spray electric skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat to 325 degrees. Add ground turkey and onion, cook until turkey is lightly browned and onion is translucent.
• Mix remaining ingredients in a large pot and place over high heat on the stovetop.
• Add turkey and onion to the pot.
• Heat until bubbly, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

SARAH'S INCREDIBLE TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Brown turkey over medium heat in a heavy pot, stirring frequently and breaking up turkey. Cook until brown, about 8 minutes.
• Raise heat to medium-high and add onions. Cook until onions are browned and caramelized, about 4 minutes. Add the fire roasted tomatoes. Stir to combine. Add the Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice, water, chili powder, cumin, and coriander. Stir to combine.
• Bring chili to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until flavors have blended, about 8 minutes.

25-MINUTE TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Combine the first 11 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Crumble turkey over top; stir to combine. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust pressure to high and set time for 5 minutes. , Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Stir chili. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional jalapenos.

TRADITIONAL CHILI WITH GROUND TURKEY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the onion, green and red bell peppers, and jalapeno peppers. Cook and stir until the onion is softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Continue to cook until fragrant, about 8 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the beef broth, pinto beans, red beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a thinner chili, cover the pot when simmering.

BUSY MOM SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Cook bacon in skillet, drain on paper towel, allow to cool and break in pieces. Crumble and brown turkey in the skillet and stir to break apart. Place cooked turkey and bacon in slow cooker. Season with taco seasoning mix, oregano, garlic powder and salt,and pepper. Mix until meat is evenly coated. Pour in beef broth, Rotel salsa, kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato paste. Add onion, green pepper, bay leaf, celery, salt, and pepper. Mix well. You may need to adjust for the thickness by adding water.
• Simmer on low, stirring occasionally. Cook for approximately 6 to 7 hours.
• Garnish with green onions, sour cream and/or cheddar cheese.