Kickin' Spicy Turkey Beer Chili

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This delicious red chili has the right amount of kick and will warm you right up with ground turkey and veggies! Perfect with a beer, during a football game, on a cold winter night, or on top of a hot dog. This recipe is sure to please! Can be made on the stove top or slow cooker. Serve topped with fresh cilantro, green onion, shredded Cheddar cheese, and light sour cream on top with cornbread on the side.

2
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 4 jalapeno peppers with seeds, chopped

  • 1 large white onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice

  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 2 (16 ounce) cans spicy chili beans

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer, such as porter

  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package reduced-sodium chili seasoning (such as McCormick Chili Seasoning Mix 30% Less Sodium®)

  • 1 dash liquid smoke flavoring, or to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil, and cook the turkey until no longer pink; sprinkle the turkey meat with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the jalapeno peppers, onion, garlic, celery, green pepper, and chipotle peppers, then cook, stirring often, until the turkey meat is broken into crumbles and the onion is translucent, about 15 minutes.

  2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili beans, dark beer, Worcestershire sauce, chili seasoning, and liquid smoke flavoring. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Cook's Note

To make in the slow cooker, place the cooked turkey meat and veggies into a slow cooker, and stir in the remaining ingredients. Heat on Low for approximately 4 hours. Cooking times may vary based on appliance.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298 Calories
7g Fat
38g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 1422mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 116mg 9%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 1164mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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