This Colorado River Turkey Chili is a light and flavorful turkey based chili. This is a perfect chili for those that don't want a spicy chili
This Colorado River Turkey Chili recipe was originally created by the residents near the Colorado River which helped form one of the greatest natural wonders in the world, the Grand Canyon.
Unlike some of my other chili recipes (Spicy Chicken Chili), this one is not spicy and uses turkey instead of beef.
The only thing I like more than Mac & Cheese is Chili. I typically prefer a chili with a kick to it but even though this Chili is not spicy at all, it rates right up there with some of the best I’ve ever had.
If you are obsessed with Chili like I am, you must check out my tasty collection of Gourmet Chili Recipes.
If you’ve ever wondered about the origins of Chili, you might want to check out this interesting article I found.
According to the International Chili Society, there are several categories of Chili: Traditional Red Chili, Chili Verde, Homestyle Chili, and, believe it or not, Salsa. They stipulate that Homestyle Chili is the only category of chili that allows the use of “fillers” such as beans and pasta.
How to Make this Colorado River Turkey Chili
1- Pour lemon juice into a large deep frying pan. Add the turkey, garlic, onion and green pepper to the pan. Cook until turkey is browned.
2- Add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined. Let simmer for approximately 30 minutes.
3- Serve in a bowl topped with cheese and tortilla chips.
Colorado River Turkey Chili
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 lbs Ground Turkey
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Small Yellow Onion Chopped
- 1 Green Bell Pepper Chopped
- 30 oz Stewed Tomatoes
- 6 oz Tomato Paste
- 15 oz Red Kidney Beans Rinsed & Drained
- 15 oz Sweet Corn
- 2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 Cup Salsa
how to make this recipe
- Pour lemon juice into a large deep frying pan. Add the turkey, garlic, onion and green pepper to the pan. Cook until turkey is browned.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined. Let simmer for approximately 30 minutes.
- Serve in a bowl topped with cheese and tortilla chips.
Nutrition
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