Description
Hearty “spicy ancho turkey chili” brings bold Mexican-inspired flavors to comfort food lovers seeking a warming meal. Fragrant spices and tender turkey create a robust dish you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground turkey
- 2 (14 oz / 396 g) cans fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh salsa (or store-bought)
- 1–2 cups water or broth, as needed for consistency
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapenos, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- 2 tsps ancho chili powder
- 2 tsps regular chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional: 1 cup cooked farro, brown rice, or quinoa
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar
- Green onions
- Avocado slices
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Aromatic Awakening: Heat olive oil in a spacious pot over medium flame. Introduce diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped jalapenos, sautéing until they become tender and release their vibrant fragrance.
- Turkey Transformation: Incorporate ground turkey, skillfully breaking it apart while browning until the meat loses its raw appearance and develops a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Spice Infusion: Sprinkle salt, ancho chili powder, regular chili powder, cumin, and fold in black beans, allowing the spices to bloom and intensify their complex flavors.
- Liquid Harmony: Stream in salsa and fire-roasted tomatoes, gently mixing to create a unified base. Adjust consistency with water or broth as desired.
- Flavor Development: Allow the chili to simmer uncovered, letting the ingredients meld and the sauce thicken, concentrating the robust flavors.
- Optional Enhancement: For added substance, fold in cooked farro, rice, or quinoa, creating a more substantial and hearty dish.
- Presentation: Ladle the chili into serving bowls and embellish with your preferred garnishes, inviting diners to customize their culinary experience.
Notes
- Control heat by reducing or increasing jalapeños and chili powders based on personal preference.
- Replace ground turkey with ground chicken, beef, or plant-based crumbles for dietary variations.
- Toast spices for 23 minutes to enhance their depth and release maximum flavor before adding liquid ingredients.
- Add extra liquid if chili becomes too thick during simmering, and stir occasionally to prevent bottom burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg