Best 8 Turkey Chili With Chocolate Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors with Turkey Chili with Chocolate Recipe Variations**

Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing turkey chili recipe, a delectable fusion of classic comfort food and unexpected ingredients. Savor the harmonious blend of savory and sweet as rich turkey broth mingles with tender chunks of lean ground turkey, creating a hearty and flavorful base. Roasted poblano peppers lend a subtle smokiness, while the addition of dark chocolate adds a layer of depth and complexity that will intrigue your taste buds. Customize your chili experience with our curated collection of recipe variations, each offering a unique twist on the original:

- **Classic Turkey Chili:** Experience the timeless flavors of traditional chili with this no-frills version. Ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and a blend of spices come together in a comforting and satisfying dish.

- **Three-Bean Turkey Chili:** Elevate your chili with the addition of three types of beans – black, pinto, and kidney – for a hearty and protein-packed meal. The medley of beans adds a delightful textural contrast and a boost of fiber.

- **Loaded Turkey Chili:** Take your chili to the next level with a bounty of toppings. From shredded cheese and sour cream to sliced avocado and crispy tortilla strips, the possibilities are endless. Create a chili bar and let your guests customize their bowls to their liking.

- **Vegetarian Turkey Chili:** Delight vegetarians and meat-lovers alike with this meatless variation. Mushrooms and crumbled tofu provide a satisfying meat-like texture, while a medley of vegetables adds color and nutrients.

- **Sweet Potato Turkey Chili:** This unique chili features roasted sweet potatoes, adding a touch of sweetness and a vibrant orange hue. The sweet potatoes lend a delightful creaminess and a boost of vitamins.

- **Smokey Turkey Chili:** Infuse your chili with a smoky flavor by using chipotle peppers instead of poblano peppers. The chipotle peppers bring a delightful heat and a rich smokiness that will tantalize your senses.

- **Turkey Chili Verde:** Transform your chili with the vibrant flavors of tomatillos and green chiles. This variation offers a lighter, brighter take on the classic chili, with a tangy and refreshing taste.

- **Turkey Chili with Cornbread Muffins:** Elevate your chili experience with a side of freshly baked cornbread muffins. The sweet and savory flavors of the cornbread perfectly complement the spicy chili, making it an irresistible pairing.

These diverse turkey chili recipes offer something for every palate, ensuring that you'll find the perfect one to satisfy your cravings. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE TURKEY CHILI



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This is a very simple and hearty chili with plenty of flavor. It's even better the second day! I serve this with lowfat Cheddar cheese and lowfat sour cream. It's also delicious with crackers.

Provided by Amanda Ingraham

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey in the pot, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in onion, and cook until tender.
  • Pour water into the pot. Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. Season chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 450.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SMOKIN' SCOVILLES TURKEY CHILI



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This is a hearty and relatively low-fat chili recipe that is guaranteed to satisfy even the most sadistic spicy food lover...REAL MAN FOOD. (For those with wimpier taste buds, omit the Habanero pepper). Try melting a tablespoon of whipped cream cheese into each dish. Hoo boy! Also, drink beer with lime. The acidity seems to help calm the assault on your taste buds when it gets to be too much.

Provided by JIMBOLYA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 small green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
2 pounds lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (1 ounce) envelope instant hot chocolate mix
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
½ cup cheap beer
½ cup canned whole kernel corn
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, green peppers and habanero pepper; cook and stir until the onion is transparent. Push these to one side of the pot, and crumble in the ground turkey. Cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the meat is no longer pink. Stir everything together so the garlic doesn't burn.
  • Season with chili powder, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, oregano, pepper, hot cocoa mix and seasoned salt. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce and kidney beans. Crack open a beer, and pour in about 1/3. Drink or discard the rest. Partially cover the pan, and simmer over medium heat for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix in the corn and hot pepper sauce, and simmer for about 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1099.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

TURKEY CHILI



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You might not think of chili as an easy weeknight dish, but this turkey version from Pierre Franey will change your mind. It's fabulous, it's healthy and it can be ready in about a half hour. A combination of dark and white meat really adds depth and richness of flavor, so try to find a mix, but all white meat (or a mixture of ground beef and turkey) will yield a stellar batch too.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     weeknight, project, main course, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings or more

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey, white and dark combined
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 large sweet red pepper, cored, deveined and coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 jalapeno pepper, cored, deveined and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, or 1 tablespoon, dried
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups canned diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth, fresh or canned
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 15-ounce cans of red kidney beans, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream (optional)
Sliced lime for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over high heat in a large heavy pot and add the turkey meat. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, chopping down and stirring with the side of a heavy kitchen spoon to break up any lumps.
  • Add the onions, garlic, sweet pepper, celery, jalapeno pepper, oregano, bay leaves, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend well. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  • Add the drained beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes longer. Serve in bowls with cheddar cheese, and sour cream and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 680, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1496 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 1 gram

TURKEY CHILI WITH CHOCOLATE



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Categories     Soup/Stew     turkey     Super Bowl     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 8 Bowls

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion
2 medium red bell peppers
6 garlic cloves
2 lbs ground turkey
6 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp cinnamon
1 oz bittersweet chocolate
45 oz pinto beans (drained)
28 oz chopped tomatoes (drained)
3 c chicken broth
1 bottle beer

Steps:

  • Oil large pot. Saute onions and bell pepper on med-high heat to soften; about 8 minutes. Add garlic and saute another minute. Add turkey and saute until no longer pink; about 5 minutes. Mix in spices and chocolate; stir about 1 minute. Add beans, tomatoes, broth and beer. Bring chili to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered until chili thickens, stirring occasionally; about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with sour cream, grated cheddar and chopped onions.

TURKEY CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 (1-cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped sweet onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped yellow bell peppers
1 pound ground turkey
1 (28-ounce) can crushed organic tomatoes, undrained
1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
11/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions, garlic and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat until onions are translucent. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

GROUND BEEF CHILI WITH CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER



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Making use of a well-stocked pantry, this weeknight chili takes inspiration from the flavor profile of mole negro, an Oaxacan sauce made with chiles and chocolate that traditionally takes a full day to make, but results in a pot full of depth and nuance in less than an hour. It relies upon ground beef or turkey, and uses canned chiles in adobo, paprika and ancho chili powder for heat, plus a mix of warm spices, chocolate in two forms, and a little bit of peanut butter to round it out. In essence, this recipe is another variation of the combination of sweet and heat.

Provided by Aaron Hutcherson

Categories     dinner, lunch, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 8 ounces)
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
3 canned chiles in adobo, finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 pounds ground beef or ground dark turkey
1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 cup stout beer
1 cup unsalted or low-sodium beef stock or chicken stock
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed
4 ounces good dark chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
Any combination of tortilla chips, shredded cheese and diced avocado, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften and become translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chiles, cocoa powder and spices, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add ground meat and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and their juices, beer and stock to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the temperature to a simmer, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the flavors meld a bit.
  • Reduce heat to low (if not already there), then stir in the beans, chocolate and peanut butter until beans are warmed through and chocolate has melted, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and serve with tortilla chips, cheese, avocado or whatever toppings you desire.

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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I love this slow-cooker turkey chili recipe. Surprise ingredients like coffee and wine give it a rich, deep flavor that we balance by topping it off with avocado and green onion. Make a big batch and freeze any leftovers! -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h45m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ground ancho chile pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup brewed coffee
3/4 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Sliced avocado and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey and onion; cook until meat is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 8-10 minutes., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in seasonings. Add tomatoes, sweet peppers, chiles and garlic; stir in coffee and wine., Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours. Stir in beans; cook until heated through, 15-20 minutes longer. Top servings with avocado and green onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1033mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

TURKEY CHILI



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I've taken my mother's turkey chili recipe and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in fall and winter. -Celesta Zanger, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h50m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound lean ground turkey
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
1 can (16 ounces) hot chili beans, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Optional toppings: Sour cream, cubed avocado, diced jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with celery, onion and pepper over medium-high heat until turkey is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, pasta sauce, chili beans, water and corn., Cook, covered, on high 1 hour. Reduce setting to low; cook, covered, until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Stir in kidney and pinto beans; cook, covered, on low 30 minutes longer. If desired, serve with sour cream, avocado and jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients ahead of time: This will make the cooking process much smoother and faster. Chop your vegetables, mince the garlic, and grate the chocolate before you start cooking.
  • Use a large pot: Chili is a hearty dish that needs a lot of room to simmer. A large pot will also help to prevent the chili from splattering.
  • Brown the ground turkey before adding it to the chili: This will help to develop the flavor of the chili and give it a richer color.
  • Add the chocolate early in the cooking process: This will allow the chocolate to melt and blend into the chili, giving it a rich and complex flavor.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the chili.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Turkey chili with chocolate is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold night. The combination of turkey, chocolate, and spices creates a rich and flavorful chili that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this turkey chili with chocolate a try. You won't be disappointed!

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