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Colorado River Turkey Chili

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

bowl of 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.

ground turkey and veggies in skillet

Unlike some of my other poultry based chili recipes (like my Spicy Chicken Chili recipe), this one is not spicy at all! Perfect for those who have a delicate palate.

chili ingredients simmering

The only thing I like more than Mac & Cheese is Chili. I usually 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.

colorado river turkey chili

If you are obsessed with Chili like I am, you must check out my tasty collection of Gourmet Chili Recipes. While I like most of my chili recipes, I am partial to my award-winning Hot Rod’s Famous Chili.

colorado river turkey chili

If you often make chili one of the first things you will notice is this turkey chili has much less broth than other recipes giving it a rather thick consistency compared to other recipes.

If you don’t mind deviating from the original recipe too much you can use some diced tomatoes with green chilies instead of the stewed tomatoes. Personally, I prefer smaller pieces of tomato in my chili.

colorado river turkey chili

If you’ve ever wondered where Chili comes from, you might want to check out this interesting article on the origins of chili on Wiki.

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.

colorado river turkey chili

You will need the following ingredients to make this Colorado River Turkey Chili recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Lemon Juice, Ground Turkey, Garlic Cloves, Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Stewed Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Red Kidney Beans, Sweet Corn, Ground Black Pepper, Chili Powder and Salsa.

  1. Pour lemon juice into a large deep skillet or dutch oven. Add the turkey, garlic, onion and green pepper to the pan. Cook until the turkey is browned.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined. Let simmer for approximately 30 minutes.
  3. Serve in a bowl and optionally top with crushed tortilla chips and/or shredded cheese.
colorado river turkey chili

Colorado River Turkey Chili

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
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 309 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet (or Dutch Oven)

Ingredients
 

  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 lbs Lean Ground Turkey
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 small Yellow Onion, diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
  • 30 oz Stewed Tomatoes
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 15 oz Red Kidney Beans, rinsed & drained
  • 15 oz Sweet Corn, drained
  • 2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • ½ Cup Salsa

Toppings (optional)

  • Tortilla Chips, crushed
  • Shredded Cheese

Instructions
 

  • 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 and optionally top with crushed tortilla chips and/or shredded cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 35gFat: 3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 594mgPotassium: 1223mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1105IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 5.1mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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One Comment

  1. This turkey chili is very light tasting. Full of flavour and the ideal meal for those chilly days. It was excellent and a keeper in my family.

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