Best Tequila And Lime Turkey Chili Recipes

Tequila and Lime Turkey Chili image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Poultry

Time 6h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 slice high-quality white bread, torn into quarters
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 lb ground turkey
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano (or 1/2 t. dried)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

Mash bread and milk into paste in a large bowl using fork.
Mix in ground turkey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper using hands.
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until shimmering.
Add onions, chili powder, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook until vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
Stir in turkey mixture and cook, breaking up any large pieces with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker.
Stir diced tomatoes with juice, beans, 3 tablespoons tequila, soy sauce, honey, and chipotles into slow cooker.
Cover and cook until turkey is tender, 4-6 hours on LOW.
Let chili settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
Break up any remaining large pieces of turkey with spoon.
Stir in remaining tablespoon tequila, lime zest, and lime juice.
Season with salt, pepper, more tequila and lime juice to taste, if needed; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.1, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 79.1, Sodium 1305.2, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 15.8, Sugar 16.5, Protein 37.7

Tequila Lime Roasted Turkey Breast image

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories Entree

Time 3h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bone-in whole turkey breast (5 to 7 lb), thawed if frozen
3 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño chile, cut in half, seeded
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons gold tequila
6 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F. Place turkey breast, skin side up, in shallow roasting pan.
In mini food processor, place garlic and jalapeño. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add chili powder, salt, pepper, oil, 2 tablespoons of the tequila and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice. Cover; process, using on-and-off pulses, until smooth.
Loosen turkey skin, using fingers or spoon; rub garlic mixture under and over turkey skin. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of breast and does not touch bone.
Pour orange juice, broth and remaining 1/4 cup each tequila and lime juice into roasting pan.
Roast uncovered 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until thermometer reads at least 165°F. Place turkey on warm platter; cover with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Spoon pan juices over turkey; garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tequila & Lime Turkey Chili Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 slice high-quality white sandwich bread, torn into quarters
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tequila, divided, plus extra as needed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 to 1 teaspoon canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced
1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus extra as needed
Avocado, diced, optional
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

Mash bread and milk into paste in large bowl using fork. Mix in ground turkey, salt and pepper, using hands. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, until shimmering. Add onions, chili powder, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in turkey mixture and cook, breaking up any large pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker. Stir diced tomatoes with juice, beans, 3 tablespoons tequila, soy sauce, honey, and chipotles into the slow cooker. Cover and cook until turkey is tender, 4 to 6 hours, on Low. Let chili settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using a large spoon. Stir in remaining tablespoon tequila, lime zest, and lime juice. Season with salt, pepper, tequila and lime juice to taste and serve. Optional: garnish with diced avocado and sour cream.