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Hearty Turkey Chili

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Northwestern chapter.

Chili is one of the most filling, soul-warming winter dinners imaginable. Packed with protein, veggies and carbs, it’s an easy, one-pot-wonder meal that fills the kitchen with cozy scents. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd, especially on big game days (looking at you, Super Bowl Sunday). But traditional beef chili can be pretty heavy, especially if you’re not a big red meat eater. That’s where this hearty, flavor-packed Turkey Chili comes into play.

Filled with colorful veggies, aromatic spices and healthy ground turkey, this chili is satisfying, flavorful and comforting just as any game day meal should be. Better yet, it’s simple and so easy to prepare ahead of time.

Hearty Turkey Chili

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time:1 hour 15 minutesTotal time:1 hour 30 minutesServings:6 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Sophie Rodosky

    In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  2. Sophie Rodosky

    Add the ground turkey, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, fennel seeds, oregano, and chili powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until the turkey is cooked through, about 8 minutes.

  3. Sophie Rodosky

    Stir the flour into the turkey mixture. Add the beans, Swiss chard, corn, turkey stock, and tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping the brown bits that cling to the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 55-60 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half and the chili has thickened.

  4. Sophie Rodosky

    Add the red pepper flakes and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  5. Sophie Rodosky

    Ladle the chili into serving bowls. If desired, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and parsley.

This recipe is adapted from Giada de Laurentiis’ White Bean and Chicken Chili recipe.

Nothing is quite as satisfying as watching layers upon layers of flavor come together in one mouthwatering bowl. And I promise that this recipe is so tasty, you won’t even remember how healthy it is. I’d call that a game day win.

Sophie Rodosky

Northwestern '20

Hi! I'm Sophie, and I have a passion for writing, reading, running, and traveling. I’ve spent my entire life learning to cook and bake from my mom (the best chef in the world), enjoying homemade food around my family’s dinner table, and writing about it all. I believe that life is better with warm cookies and worn books, fresh ingredients and first drafts, cozy kitchens and companions to cook with. Nothing cures headaches like chocolate, no first day of school is complete without pumpkin bread, and no dreary day can brighten without chicken noodle soup.