Beef, chicken, red, white, beans, no beans, only beans – what kind of chili do you like? You have the chance to tell us by voting for your favorite in this week’s #SundaySupper Chili Cook-Off. My entry falls in the meaty, red, with beans category. It’s a hearty but healthy chili packed with the perfect level of smoky spice and a deep, rich flavor. And bonus – you can have it on the table in 30 minutes, or let it simmer all day, chill out in the fridge overnight, or save it for later in the freezer! Whatever you do, your chili recipe repertoire has to explained to include this Quick & Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili.
Quick & Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili Recipe
You guys, this is my very first Chili Cook-Off? What’s up for grabs? One ticket to the 2014 Food and Wine Conference plus a $25 gift card. Most importantly, though, at least to me – BRAGGING RIGHTS! I mean, this is Sunday Supper, people. Some of my very best food bloggy cooker friends. You know the caliber of people in this group, so I have stiff competition. And I’m ready to take them all down!
Sorry peeps! Love ya’s!
Obviously I am taking this challenge seriously. Literally the minute I saw this event posted, I sent out a Facebook APB. Isabel and company found this absolutely hysterical, but I’m a competitor. And since I already have the BEST CHILI EVER posted on my site (don’t believe me? Seriously, try this stuff. #lifechanging), I knew I need a good starting point. I mean, in my mind, chili is something that needs to be refined and tweaked and perfected, so given the time constraints, I didn’t want to start from scratch. Luckily my friend Kara came to my rescue.
I should have known she would. I mean Kara is a freelance writer/journalist/editor/web designer/book author/wedding photographer/business owner/social media maven/work-at-home-mom to two boys/grammar queen/aunt to about 2957492 nieces and nephews/occasional food blogger (I know all this because she asked me for a quick proofread of her resume last night – nope, no pressure there!). I mean, of course she would have her own killer chili recipe conveniently available online. Duh! <– ode to Full House, since she is also a fellow 80’s/early 90’s junkie
Now, as amazing as those million-ingredient, slow-simmering chili recipes taste, sometimes you just want chili NOW. Like, on a Tuesday night, after you’ve worked/chased kids/walked dogs/fought traffic/monitored all of your social media accounts (oh wait, that’s just us bloggy-types) all day. You need a chili recipe that has a deep, well-developed flavor without needing all of that time. And you want it a little healthier too, right? By using turkey, but enhancing it and bringing that rich smokiness from a combination of beef broth or stock and chipotles in adobo, you get that cooked all day flavor, but you can have it on the table in no time.
The beef broth truly adds a meaty dimension to this Chipotle Turkey Chili, but I did find without cooking it for a long time, it was a little liquidy until it sat in the fridge overnight. So rather than cutting out the broth, I am going to recommend draining the tomatoes, unless you prefer a thinner consistency or are making it a day or so in advance. But you know what, whatever – it tastes AWESOME! We all devoured it. Even the littlest one!
I am so grateful to Kara for a great recipe that was a perfect starting point. Just a few tweaks based on what I had and some personal preferences, and this may now be my go-to for when I don’t want to make an entire vat or chili, which is what my other favorite recipe produces.
Now that you have drilled over my photos, salivated over my description, and maybe checked out some of the other recipes, make sure you go vote for mine your favorite HERE!
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And all of the other #SundaySupper Chili Cook-Off entries are linked at the bottom of this post. Check them out!
So which recipe are you voting for? (Hint hint…)
Quick & Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili
Hearty but healthy, with smoky spice and robust flavor. Bonus - have it on the table in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- half of a medium onion, chopped
- 1-1 1/4 lb ground turkey
- one chipotle (minced) from a can of chipotles in adobo, plus 1 T of the adobo sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- one 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (drain for a thicker chili if you are not preparing in advance)
- one 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth or stock
- one 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- cheese, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), tortilla chips, or your favorite chili fixin's for serving.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and saute for 3-5 minutes, or until it starts to soften and turn translucent.
- Add the turkey and cook until it is browned and cooked through, breaking up as it cooks.
- Add the chipotles, adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and beans.
- Stir, bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes (or longer if desired), or until heated through and slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve with your favorite chili fixin's.
Enjoy!
How about something to go with your chili?
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So, you know, if you really want to consider voting for a recipe other than mine, there are plenty of awesome ones to choose from…
Will YOU be a part of the #SundaySupper Chili Cook-Off judges panel this week? Voting is live at the Sunday Supper Movement Online Community Magazine starting now and concluding (fittingly) on February 27 – National Chili Day! Browse the submissions and cast your vote by clicking HERE!
Beef and Bison Chili
- Bison & Black Bean Chili from It’s Yummi!
- Cincinnati Chili from Savvy Eats
- Easy Beef Bean Chili from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Easy Chili con Carne from Manu’s Menu
- Gesundheit Chili from Magnolia Days
- Hellfire Chili from Yours And Mine Are Ours
- Hoisin Beef Chili from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Moroccan Harissa Spiked Chili from MarocMama
- Short Rib Chili from The Texan New Yorker
- Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Chili from Hip Foodie Mom
Pork Chili
- Apple and Red Ale Pulled Pork Chili from Curious Cuisiniere
- Pineapple Pork Chili from Melanie Makes
Chicken, Duck, and Turkey Chili
- Asian Five Spice Duck Chili from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Buffalo Turkey Chili from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Chicken and Bell Pepper Chili from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chicken Meatball Chipotle Chili from Soni’s Food
- Gluten Free Turkey Chili from Gluten Free Crumbley
- Kickin’ Chicken Chili from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Low Calorie Turkey Chili from Basic N Delicious
- Olé Mole Turkey Chili from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Quick & Easy Chipotle Turkey Chili from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Shockingly Delicious Chili Mole with Red Beans and Raisins from Shockingly Delicious
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili from Family Foodie
- Thai Chicken Chili from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- White Chicken Chili from The Foodie Army Wife
Mixed (meat combo) Chili
- Best Damn Chili Ever from Noshing With The Nolands
- Chili con Tres Carne from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Daddy’s Favorite Chili from Momma’s Meals
- Harlem Meatloaf Chili from Neighborfood
- Leslie’s Best Chili from La Cocina de Leslie
Fish and Seafood Chili
- Scrumptious Seafood Chili from A Kitchen Hoor
Vegetarian Chili
- Easy Vegetarian Chili with Raisins and Cashews from Delaware Girl Eats
- New Orleans Style Vegetarian Chili from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Vegan Slow Cooker Chili from Killer Bunnies, Inc
Twist-on-Chili
- Chicken Chili Cheese Fries from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chili Cornbread Cupcakes from In The Kitchen With KP
- Chili Topped Tater Tots from Ruffles & Truffles
- Spicy Chili Mac from girlichef
Best Wines To Pair with Chili #SundaySupper from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
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You totally made me smile when I saw your FB Post right after the event was announced. This chili recipe looks amazing. Good Luck!
Family Foodie recently posted…Slow Cooker Hearty Burgundy Wine Pork Roast #SundaySupper
I’m so glad I asked. It means I had this recipe done before I was sick all week. I might not have been able to get one ready if I waited.
I’m all for quick and easy…especially when the recipe pops a magnificent boost of flavor! Well done, Brianne!
Liz recently posted…Chicken and Bell Pepper Chili #SundaySupper
Thanks Liz. Sometimes you want a weeknight chili!
There are no appropriate words for this chili (AND YOUR amazing photos), Brianne…. there’s only drool 😀
Becca from It’s Yummi! recently posted…Bison and Black Bean Chili Recipe #SundaySupper
Hehe, thanks Becca!
ok, this is the second recipe using chipotles in adobo. . I’ve got to try this!!!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom recently posted…Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Chili for #SundaySupper
It’s and easy way to add a nice, deep, smoky flavor without long cooking.
Wow! that is one big bowl of lovliness! This is just perfect! Love the chipotle flavoring!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted…Southwestern Chicken Chili #SundaySupper
Thanks so much Jennifer!
Oh my gosh your post made me laugh! Thanks for that and Love Ya too!!
Renee recently posted…Gesundheit Chili for #SundaySupper
Well, and despite my competitiveness, I lost miserably 😉
Quick, easy…my mantra!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious recently posted…Shockingly Delicious Chili Mole with Red Beans and Raisins for #SundaySupper
How can you go wrong?!
Stunning looking chili, I could dive right in!!!
Tara recently posted…Best Damn Chili Ever for Chili Cook-Off #SundaySupper
Thanks Tara!
Omg that overflowing bowl of chili looks so amazingly delicious
Shaina recently posted…New Orleans Style Vegetarian Chili for #SundaySupper
Shhhh, I photographed this the day after we had it for dinner and didn’t have much left, so there is an upside down bowl in the crock to make it look fuller 🙂
YUM! i *AM* obsessed with anything and everything chipotle, ya know? This looks DELISH! #pinning
Chipotles are always a good way to go!
I love chipotle anything, so this looks fab to me. I’m gutted I didn’t join in this week!
miss messy recently posted…Banana and Nutella Blondies
Chipotle does add great flavor!
I want to pretend I’d be all healthy with this but truth be told it looks like it would be amazing on top of french fries and dalloped with sour cream. Get in my belly!
Amanda @ MarocMama recently posted…Moroccan Harissa Spiked Chili for #SundaySupper
Hahaha! True!
I love chipotle in my chili, too. This looks quite scrumptious!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker recently posted…Short Rib Chili #SundaySupper
I love that it adds depth and smokiness with the heat!
Aaahhh Brianne, that first picture is AMAZING! I so wish I could pick up the little chili that fell off the bowl… ahhhh! YUM!
Manu recently posted…Easy Chili Con Carne #SundaySupper
Thanks! Somtimes I like my food to be plated neatly, but sometimes those little spills make it look even tastier!
I love the tip about using beef broth with the turkey – I probably wouldn’t have done that. I really want to know what bottle of wine you have behind your bowl of chili – it has a shark on it?
Kitchen Kelli recently posted…Let The Good Times Roll!
I give my friend the credit for the beef broth, and that is Dogfish Head beer!
It’s all about those chipotles that give such an awesome flavor!
Susan recently posted…Asian Five Spice Duck Chili #SundaySupper
So true!
I just want to dig right into this bowl of chili! It looks so hearty, and I love that it is quick and easy to make!
Thanks Katie!
Love the Chipotle! I can taste this already!
Thanks Tammi!
I do always associate chili as something that cooks for hours. Wonderful to find a chili that has all the flavour but not as much time effort.
I love long-cooked chili, too, but using the right ingredients still gives it so much flavor.
You are so right, sometimes you just need chili, now! I love how quick and simple this is!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere recently posted…Zucchini and Mushroom Skillet Pasta Primavera
Thanks Sarah!
Love it!! And can totally imagine the deliciousness since our recipes are so similar 🙂 Gorgeous pics and I agree its the BEST chili 🙂
Haha, thanks Soni!
Quick and easy but slow cooked taste-perfect.
Jane’s Adventures in Dinner recently posted…#MondayMuffin: Sage, Apple and Sausage Popovers
Exactly! Thanks!
I think the chipotles add a great smoky note to the turkey
cathy recently posted…Easy Vegetarian Chili with Raisins and Cashews #SundaySupper
I definitely agree!
CAREFUL!!! The ‘vote’ button is ABOVE the one you like-not below as one would;d normally expect.
I really prefer yours because it makes good use of that ground turkey that I got real cheap AND it uses black beans. I LOVE black turtle beans!
Thanks. Good Luck!
Yes! I realized that! Thanks, it is an economical and fast dish!
I love the addition of the smoky chipotle pepper, Brianne! It’s not an ingredient I can find here usually, so I bring back a couple of cans from home when I am in the States. One has now been earmarked for this lovely chili!
Stacy recently posted…Banana Sour Cream Muffins for #MuffinMonday
Chipotle does add such unique flavor! And good thing the cans are small and light for easy transport!
Sounds like the perfect quick and easy Turkey Chili.
Bea recently posted…Easy Beef Bean Chili for #SundaySupper {#Chili #cookoff}
Thanks Bea!
It’s so great to have a quick n easy chili option that’s full of flavor! Thanks for sharing Brianne!
I agree! Love the slow cooked stuff, but sometimes I want it fast!
Love the crock you used – so pretty!
Julie recently posted…39 Ways to Use Your Preserves
Thanks! I’llcall it “vintage” – stole it from my mom 😉
Totally trying not to drool all over my keyboard. This chili looks crazy good! I’d love for you to come link up at my Simple Supper Tuesday linky party.
http://www.hunwhatsfordinner.com/2014/02/simple-supper-tuesday-52.html
Cindy @ Hun… What’s for Dinner? recently posted…Clementine Cranberry Bread
Thanks Cindy! It was awesome. Thawing some leftovers for taco salads this week!