TURKEY CHIPOTLE CHILI

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Categories     Bean     Garlic     Onion     turkey     Super Bowl     Hot Pepper     Fall     Winter     Poker/Game Night     Tomatillo     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 14 cups, serving 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 canned whole chipotle chilies in adobo* or 2 dried whole chipotle chilies*
1 cup water, boiling hot if using the dried chilies
2 pounds fresh tomatillos (available at Hispanic markets and may supermarkets) or three 18-ounce cans whole tomatillos*, drained
2 large onions, chopped
8 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ground cumin
4 pounds ground turkey
2 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons dried orégano, crumbled
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 green bell pepper, chopped
two 4-ounce cans mild green chilies, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon cornmeal
a 19-ounce can (about 2 cups) white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
sour cream as an accompaniment if desired
*available at Hispanic markets, some specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • If using the canned chipotle chilies, in a blender purée them with the water and reserve the purée. If using dried chipotle chilies, stem and seed them wearing rubber gloves, in a small bowl let them soak in the boiling-hot water for 20 minutes, and in a blender purée the mixture, reserving the purée.
  • In a large heavy kettle cook the onions and 5 of the garlic cloves, minced, in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the onions are softened, add the cumin, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the turkey and cook the mixture, stirring and breaking up the lumps, until the turkey is no longer pink. Add the reserved chipotle purée, the reserved tomatillo purée, the broth, the bay leaf, the orégano, and the salt and simmer the mixture, uncovered, adding more water if necessary to keep the turkey barely covered, for 1 hour. Stir in the bell pepper, the canned green chilies, and the cornmeal and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in the white beans, the coriander, the remaining 2 garlic cloves, minced, and salt to taste, simmer the chili for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through, and discard the bay leaf. The chili may be frozen or made 3 days in advance, cooled, uncovered, and kept covered and chilled. Serve the chili with the sour cream.

Nailah McIntosh
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This chili was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping for.


Jona Macantan
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This chili was so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Angel Susmita
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I've been making this chili for years, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's not too spicy, so even people who don't like spicy food can enjoy it.


Ahsaan Rajpoot
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This chili was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, and it added a nice extra kick of heat. I also added a can of black beans, which gave it a nice extra boost of protein. I served it with cornbread, and


Mohammad Rezaie
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I made this chili for a tailgate party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I used a slow cooker to make it, and it was so easy. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and it was ready by the time the party star


Nazmul Riad
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This chili was delicious! I used a combination of ground turkey and ground beef, and it turned out perfectly. The chipotle peppers added a nice smoky flavor, and the chili was very hearty and filling. I served it with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and


Fik Tahiyah
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I've made this chili several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at parties. I love that it's not too spicy, so even people who don't like spicy food can enjoy it.


Wura Ayeni
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This chili was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use half the amount of chipotle peppers. Otherwise, the chili was very flavorful and hearty. I served it with cornbread, and it was a perfect meal for a cold


Shahin Wedding Frame
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This chili was delicious! I used ground chicken instead of turkey, and it turned out great. I also added a can of black beans, which gave it a nice extra boost of protein. I will definitely be making this again!


Savanna Vigil
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I've been making this chili for years, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's not too spicy, so even people who don't like spicy food can enjoy it.


P Canfield
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This chili was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, and it added a nice extra kick of heat. I also added a can of black beans, which gave it a nice extra boost of protein. I served it with cornbread, and


Mxhaitzaa Fn
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I made this chili for a tailgate party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I used a slow cooker to make it, and it was so easy. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and it was ready by the time the party star


Ruth Chesire
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This chili was delicious! I used a combination of ground turkey and ground beef, and it turned out perfectly. The chipotle peppers added a nice smoky flavor, and the chili was very hearty and filling. I served it with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and


Aminah Thomas
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I've made this chili several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at parties. I love that it's not too spicy, so even people who don't like spicy food can enjoy it.


Younus Kabeesha
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This chili was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use half the amount of chipotle peppers. Otherwise, the chili was very flavorful and hearty. I served it with cornbread, and it was a perfect meal for a cold


Nouman Awan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chili turned out perfectly. It was the perfect balance of flavors, and the chipotle peppers gave it a nice smoky kick. I served it with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and avocado, and it was a huge hit with my famil


Aaron Valdie
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This chili was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I used ground chicken instead of turkey, and it turned out great. I also added a can of black beans, which gave it a nice extra boost of protein. Will definitely be making this again!


Deine Mudder
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I'm not usually a fan of turkey chili, but this recipe changed my mind. The chipotle peppers added just the right amount of spice, and the chili was so hearty and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Katie Ponyah
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This turkey chipotle chili was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the smoky flavor and the perfect amount of heat. I'll definitely be making it again soon.