(updated May 22, 2022) // by Phoebe Lapine // 4 comments
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Before the holidays, Charlie cooked dinner one night and surprised me by making one of my recipes. This was a win win for both of us. If the dish was lousy, then it would be my fault. And if this was the case, then at least I was dating someone sweet enough to want to cook his way into my weird little food world.
The reason why any missteps would be at the hands of my recipe writing is that Charlie is actually a really good cook. I’ve been getting spoiled with weekend eggs that I didn’t have to scramble. So when I saw my chili con carne in the pot, I was little nervous on my behalf. It’s one of my older recipes – from before this site even existed. And like my taste in accent tables and party outfits, my recipe writing skills have come a long way since I was 24.
Luckily, the chili was delicious, albeit a bit lacking in the heat department. This could just be a side effect of exponential sriracha usage in the years since writing the recipe. We remedied the situation by giving our bowls tiger stripes.
Anyway, all of this is to say, that when I set out to develop a chili recipe using Muir Glen’s fire roasted tomatoes and Simply Organic’s spices, I took a page from my old chili con carne and then turned up the heat. Since I also eat a lot less red meat than I did when I was 24, I decided to do a healthy turkey chili recipe. The jalapenos and spicy chili mix added the requisite fire for my palette of today, though I have yet to get my trusty recipe tester to give it a whirl.
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In a large lidded Dutch oven or stockpot, heat the oil. Sauté the onion over high heat until beginning to soften, 4 minutes. Push the onion to the sides of the pan and add the turkey. Cook the meat, stirring occasionally and breaking apart the meat clusters, until nicely browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Add the jalapeno, garlic, and spice mixture. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Carefully pour in the tomatoes, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the liquid has reduced, 3 minutes. Pour in the beer, black beans, salt, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, turn the heat to medium low, cover and cook for 1 hour, until the chili has thickened and the flavors have intensified. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice.
Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g
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The best beans for chili are pinto, kidney, and black beans, like in this easy and tasty recipe. This 3-bean chili freezes great for meals later in the week. If you prefer thinner chili, add an extra can of tomato sauce. The green chiles are not hot and add a wonderful flavor, so don't be afraid to use them.
Ground turkey, when compared to ground beef, has lower levels of saturated fat—making it a better choice for heart health—and is lower in calories. Lentils are well-known to vegetarians and are a solid option for adding texture, protein, and deliciousness to chili; plus, they're good for you.
Kidney beans are commonly used in popular recipes like chili and rice dishes. These slightly sweet, soft beans are loaded with nutrients such as fiber, folate, protein, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.
Some news stories have picked up on preliminary studies showingblack beans among the highest in certain antioxidants. However,other research shows kidney beans slightly higher in totalantioxidant power. Different types of analysis and cooking methodsare enough to blur nutritional differences among these healthyoptions.
The bottom line is yes—it is okay to include ground turkey in your diet regularly, though as with any food, it's crucial to eat it in moderation and variety in your food choices. Eating a diverse range of nutrient sources helps ensure you obtain all of the essential nutrients needed for enhancing overall health.
Research shows that eating chili peppers may boost your metabolism and reduce swelling.This could help you lose weight, including burning belly fat. While eating chili peppers alone is unlikely to make a huge difference, it could help in combination with exercise and eating a healthy diet.
Green chillies have higher water content and zero calories which makes them a healthy choice for those who are trying to shed some pounds. Green chillies are a rich source of beta–carotene, antioxidants and endorrphins while red chilies consumed in excess can cause internal inflammation which results in peptic ulcers.
There are 448 calories in 2 cups of Turkey Chili. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.
Kidney beans are meaty in texture and on the dense side- unlike pinto beans but quite similar to the texture of black beans which makes them the perfect substitute. They hold their shape and don't break down as easily. They are mild in flavor and taste different than black beans but will work well as an alternative!
Unless the recipe tells you to keep the canned beans in their liquid, you should drain your can and give the beans a good rinse before using. This will improve the flavor and texture of your finished dish.
Replacing up to 2 cups chopped vegetables is a great choice and one of the best substitutes – Cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, bell pepper, white or portobello mushrooms, sweet peas or split peas, carrots, zucchini or butternut squash.
What type of beans does a traditional chili recipe use? Just as there are several variations of what is considered "real chili," this dish uses several bean varieties. Some popular options include kidney, black, pinto, cannellini, or canned beans.
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If you make this, tag @phoebelapine and #feedmephoebe - I'd love to see it!
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