Homemade Turkey Chili


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 188.8
  • Total Fat: 3.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 926.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.9 g
  • Protein: 14.7 g

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Introduction

A Simple Tasty Recipe with lots of lycopene and fiber. My husband isn't a tomato fan, so paste and puree make this appetizing for the picky eater. A Simple Tasty Recipe with lots of lycopene and fiber. My husband isn't a tomato fan, so paste and puree make this appetizing for the picky eater.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
    1 large onion, chopped fine
    1 large 29 oz. can of tomatoe puree
    2 heaping tbs. tomato paste
    3 small cans red kidney beans
    1 tbs. cumin
    2 tbs. chili powder
    1 tbs. garlic powder
    2 tbs. brown sugar
    Salt to taste

Directions

Put ground turkey in large dutch oven. Add finely chopped (or minced) onion. Cook on the stove top at medium high until turkey is done and onions are translucent. Because turkey is so lean there is no need to rinse and drain.

Add pureed tomatoes and tomato paste as well as spices and sugar. Mix well.

Add beans. Do NOT drain the beans as there are many nutrients in the liquid. Stir. Cook 30-45 minutes on medium low. Add salt to taste (about 1-2 tsp.)

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RUNNING2LIVE.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    O.K.
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I followed the recipe to a T. I found that the recipe made 10 cups of chili. I entered it into the recipe calculator, and found that 1 cup was 242 calories. Not to nitpick, but who is going to eat 3/4 cup of chili? Tastes good though. - 6/6/10


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This Chili was a hit at my work Spring Fling. I will defenitely make it again. - 4/26/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I love this recipe and make it all the time. Instead of the brown supar I add a small can of baked beans or if not handy a little maple syrup for a little sweetness to balance out the spicy. Also add hot sauce a splash of balsamic vinegar and worchester sauce, and a dash of nutmeg. SO YUMMY! - 2/1/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    very yummy! added some extra veggies, and didn't use any brown sugar - 1/21/11


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I am saiving this to my cookbook, I love chili-hate prepackaged chili seasoning and love the review ideas. - 4/3/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was really good. I Pureed two small cans of stew tomatoes and cut one of the cans of beans to make it meatier and spicier. It was great and I will make it again. I paired it with low fat corn bread for a full meal deal. - 3/5/08


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made it pretty much as is but improvised a little because my favorite grocer (Fresh & Easy) doesn't carry tomato puree. I used low sodium stewed sliced tomatoes instead and it tasted great. I also didn't measure exact "heaping teaspoons" (a bad habit of mine) however the man and I both LOVED it! - 10/6/10


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made a few adjustments -- I increased the ratio of turkey to beans and also added a can of jalapenos. I had mine with a little part skim ricotta to cut the heat (I'm such baby), but for my slim husband, I served his over rice with a hearty sprinkling of mozzarella cheese over the top. - 3/14/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Really nice flavor! - 1/10/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Made this last night for guests (with a few revisions, like fresh garlic instead of powder and I added a fresh jalepeno) and it was absolutely wonderful, everyone loved it! - 2/24/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Yummy yummy yummy.. I did make some alterations.. I salted and peppered the turkey while browning, used ground mustard instead of cumin, and I also added pinto beans, too (pinto and kidney in the chili). Next time, I will probably add some hot sauce! :D - 1/4/08


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    Incredible!
    I love this homemade turkey chili recipe! Delicious - 6/13/19


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    Incredible!
    I love this homemade Turkey chili recipe! Delicious - 6/13/19


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    Incredible!
    - 5/19/17


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    Very Good
    Yummy - 3/25/13


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    its cooking now. cant wit to eat it - 2/10/13


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    Incredible!
    Delicious! Thank you! - 9/22/12


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    Incredible!
    Delicious! I made this for my parents and they loved it. Very hearty and lots of goodness. - 4/28/12


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    Incredible!
    Great!! - 4/9/12


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    Incredible!
    very easy and delicious - 3/1/12


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    OMG!! me and my fiance love chili..i'm making this for Superbowl Sunday!!!! - 2/3/12


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    Very Good
    This was very tasty and the whole family liked it. I served it over whole wheat pasta. - 12/6/11


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    Very Good
    This is a favorite that we bring out every year when the temperature turns cold. Easy and soooooo delicious! - 11/6/11


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    Very Good
    Nice basic recipe! - 10/10/11


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    Incredible!
    excellent and easy, what else could you want. I used black beans and broccoli. - 9/27/11


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    Incredible!
    I made this for the season opener for our football team and was it good!! I added an ear of sweet corn and 1 green bell pepper chopped to it, and didn't add any heat, as my dad likes it mild....the result was a hit!! Everyone loved it and asked for 2nd's....definite do-over! Thanks!! - 9/4/11


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    Very Good
    Very yummy...will make it again - 8/16/11


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    Very Good
    made this chili - it was really easy and it tastes great - 6/6/11


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    Incredible!
    I left out the garlic and brown sugar to make it more like my own recipe, and my husband said I could make it any time! It's a healthy variation of a family favorite! - 4/5/11


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    Incredible!
    AWESOME!!! - 1/10/11


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    would really like to try this recipe, but can anyone tell me what amounts to "1 serving" - 1/2 cup, 1 cup???? Thanks! - 1/7/11


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    WE LOVE IT UNLESS MY HUSBAND MAKES IT TO HOT LOL , WE TRY DIFFERENT VERSIONS FROM TIME TO TIME. THANKS - 8/21/10


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    Yummy! - 3/11/10


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    Very good recipe. My son even said it was good and he is not really a "chili" person. - 1/14/10


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    Very Good
    The family loved it. - 12/8/09


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    I like thee sweetness of the brown sugar, I usually add a little chocolate but this is a nice change. - 11/14/09


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    i love this recipe !!! - 4/3/09


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    Very Good
    Going to pick up ingredients now, ADDING one more...SPANISH OREGANO...gives it a good Southwestern flavor:) - 1/13/08


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    Very Good
    I tried this recipe and was very happy! My family enjoyed every bit of it! - 1/3/08


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    Sounds great when i go to the market this week i'll make sure to pick up the ingredients and give it a try :]! - 1/2/08