Confetti Turkey Chili
This chili is a snap to make when you have a well-stocked pantry and fridge! Make a big pot on Sunday for dinner and then serve it again on Monday after coming home from a long tiring day. Add your family’s favorite toppings and a green salad and you have a delicious dinner that takes just minutes to get on the table.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 each red and orange bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped (optional)
- 2 pounds ground turkey can also use lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt or as desired
- 1-2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes (depending on desired thickness)
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2-3 15 ounce cans beans of your choice (I used 2 cans red kidney beans and 1 can pinto beans)
- Hot sauce to taste optional
Fun Toppings
- Pico de gallo or salsa
- Guacamole
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Chopped parsley and or cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Hot sauce if desired
Instructions
- In a 7-quart stockpot with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, bell peppers and jalapeno (if using) about 5 minutes or until softened.
- Stir in ground turkey (or beef); continue sautéing until thoroughly cooked with no pink color remaining, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander. Return ground turkey mixture to pot.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well. Cover; reduce heat to low; simmer for about 1 hour , stirring occasionally.
- Taste; adjust seasonings as desired.
- Serve chili in bowls with desired toppings, lime wedges and hot sauce. (if you like)
Notes
Make Ahead and Storage Tips: chili may be made up to 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat over medium-low setting for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until bubbly. May be frozen for up to 4 months. Consider freezing leftovers in single-serve containers for future use.
Cooking for a crowd? This chili recipe doubles well.
Got chili lovers at your house? Try Crockpot Chicken ‘n Sweet Potato Chili, Crockpot Mexican Jumping Bean Chili or Crockpot Autumn Harvest Chili.
