Turkey Barley Chili Recipes

TURKEY BARLEY CHILI WITH ROTEL TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine first 6 ingredients (tomatoes through cumin).
• Over high heat bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While barley cooks, brown ground turkey in a medium skillet with a little oil, set aside.
• After the 40 minutes, add beans, corn, and turkey; increase heat to high until chili comes to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender.
• If upon standing the chili becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or water until chili is desired consistency.

TURKEY BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• Combine vegetable broth and barley in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until barley is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
• While barley is cooking, chop all veggies and prep remaining ingredients.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot or saute pan with tall edges. Add ground turkey, garlic, onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms. Saute until turkey is fully cooked and veggies are tender, about 7-10 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients to the pan, along with the barley and any remaining broth once it's tender.
• Stir all ingredients together and cook until heated through.

WHITE TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cubed turkey breast and ground turkey. Sauté until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
• Add 3 cups stock, barley, jalapeños, marjoram and summer savory to turkey mixture. Cover and simmer until barley is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
• Add cannellini and garbanzo beans to chili. Simmer uncovered until barley is tender and chili is thick, about 15 minutes. Season with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.Bring to simmer before serving.)
• Serve chili, passing green onions, cheese and sour cream separately.

TURKEY CHILI WITH BARLEY AND BLACK EYED BEANS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick pan sprayed with vegetable spray, heat the oil, then add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 to 8 minutes or until the onions are browned.
• Add the turkey and sauté for 8 minutes until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes and juice, stock, barley, peppers, basil, oregano, bay leaves, beans and tomato paste, bring to a boil, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or just until the barley is tender, breaking the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Taste for seasoning.
• Garnish each serving with green onions, cheese, sour cream and parsley.
• Per serving Calories 359 Protein 27 g Net carbohydrates 28 g Fat 11 g Saturated fat 3.6 g Cholesterol 67 mg Sodium 165 mg Fibre 9.5 g