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Turkey Taco Chili

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Author natasha

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey meat
  • 1 oz of taco seasoning or 2 tbsp
  • Salt + pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1/2 tbsp chipotle tabasco more if you like it spicier
  • 1 tbsp worchestire sauce
  • 1 15 oz can of red kidney beans
  • 1 15 oz can white cannellini beans
  • 1 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • ¾ cup of chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp of tomato paste
  • 1 onion diced
  • ½ a red bell pepper diced
  • ½ a green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic diced

Instructions

  • In a large stock pan, add butter and olive oil on medium heat
  • Add tomato paste and stir for 3 minutes until paste visibly begins to turn a deeper red color 
  • To the same pan, add onions and bell peppers, stirring for 5 minutes until soft 
  • Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds
  • Next, add ground turkey and crumble with a wooden spoon
  • Add taco seasoning and mix 
  • Add worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and tabasco
  • Add drained beans and diced tomatoes with liquid and stir 
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the turkey meat to release its own liquid naturally 
  • Add chicken stock, and mix chili.
  • Cover for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so to ensure the chili is not sticking to the bottom of the pan
  • Chilli is done, when meat is tender and liquid is  thick and a rich consistency is achieved