Best Turkey Tailgating Chili Recipes

Tailgating Turkey Chili image

Provided by Paula Musegades

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 Tbsp olive oil
2 lb ground turkey
1 small onion - diced
15 oz tomato sauce
8 oz tomato sauce
14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
8 oz salsa (mild, medium or hot depending on desired heat level)
15 oz can dark red kidney beans - un-drained
15 oz can light red kidney beans - un-drained
15 oz can pinto beans - drained and rinsed
1 c frozen sweet corn kernels
1 pkg chili seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 c shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1 c sour cream (optional)

Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. To the heated skillet add small diced onion and 2 lbs ground turkey.
3. Using a wooden spoon, break up turkey and brown in skillet.
4. Season meat with salt and pepper, and allow it to cook fully until no longer pink.
5. Spray inside of crock-pot with cooking spray.
6. Transfer meat and onion mixture to the crock-pot.
7. Add in remaining ingredients except for cheese and sour cream: tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilies, salsa, dark and light red kidney beans (un-drained), pinto beans (drained and rinsed), frozen sweet corn kernels, chili seasoning, bay leaf, and garlic powder.
8. Stir well to combine.
9. Turn crock-pot on low and cook, covered, for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
10. Remove bay leaf.
11. Serve chili in large bowls and garnish with cheddar cheese and/or sour cream, if desired.
12. **Note: This recipe can also be prepared in a shorter amount of time on the stovetop. Prepare as directed above, but combine all ingredients in a large pot and allow the chili to simmer at least an hour and a half to allow flavors to marry. Flavors intensify with longer cooking time, however, so I prefer the crock-pot.

TURKEY TAILGATING CHILI image

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 cups chicken broth
2 lbs ground turkey
2 cups salsa (mild)
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped carrots
2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
1 (15oz) black beans(drained and rinsed)
1 (15 oz) white beans(drained and rinsed
1 (15oz) kidney beans (dark or light)(drained and rinsed)
salt and pepper to taste
GARNISHES (can use any below)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sour cream
medium salsa
Serve with seeded french baguette or herbed sourdough loaf
Great when served with tortilla chips
Can add a cup of cooked brown or wild rice to make real hearty.

Steps:

Brown and drain ground turkey. In a crock pot or large pot, put all ingredients except beans in. ( if using a crock pot, add all ingredients and just heat on high about 3-4 hours) Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour or some stirring occasionally. Add beans and heat thoroughly. Add more broth if desired, salt and pepper. Pass garnishes around at serving time.