Ina Garten Turkey Chili

A bowl of hearty turkey chili topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh herbs, served with a side of crusty bread.

Ina Garten Turkey Chili is made with ground turkey meat, a variety of beans including black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, and seasoned with spices such as chili powder, cumin, and oregano. This Ina Garten Turkey Chili recipe takes only 50 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.

This Ina Garten Turkey Chili Recipe From “The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook” Cookbook.

 Ina Garten Turkey Chili Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 poblano pepper
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can (15 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 2 cups water

How To Make Ina Garten Turkey Chili

  1. Put olive oil and ground turkey in a big pot. Cook it over medium heat until the turkey is fully cooked. Break the turkey into small pieces while it cooks.
  2. Chop the onion and poblano pepper, and finely chop the garlic. Add them to the pot with the turkey. Cook a few more minutes until the onion is soft and clear.
  3. Add the drained beans, frozen corn (no need to thaw first), diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and water. Mix everything.
  4. Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer. Once it starts simmering, lower the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 30 minutes. Stir it now and then. After 30 minutes, taste it and add more seasoning if you like. Then it’s ready to serve.
Two bowls of Ina Garten's turkey chili presented on a wooden surface, one topped with shredded cheese and herbs, with sides of sour cream and crusty bread.
Savor the rich and satisfying flavors of Ina Garten’s turkey chili, beautifully presented with shredded cheese and fresh herbs.

What To Serve With Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili is best served with cornbread, rice, or tortilla chips. It also goes well with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions. 

How Long Does Turkey Chili Last In The Fridge

Properly stored turkey chili can last in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. To store it correctly, simply let it cool until it reaches room temperature, then pour it into a well-sealed glass container and place it in the fridge.

How Long Does Turkey Chili Last In The Freezer

Turkey chili can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze it correctly, let the chili cool to room temperature, transfer it into freezer-safe bags or containers, remove as much air as possible, seal it tightly, label it with the date, and then freeze. Thaw it in the fridge overnight.

A bowl of hearty turkey chili topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh herbs, served with a side of crusty bread.
Warm up with Ina Garten’s flavorful turkey chili, garnished with sour cream and fresh herbs.

How To Reheat Leftover Turkey Chili

To reheat turkey chili, you have 3 options:

  • In The Oven: Preheat to 350°F, transfer chili to an oven-safe dish, cover, and warm for about 20-25 minutes.
  • In The Microwave: Place chili in a microwave-safe container, cover, and heat on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • On The Stovetop: Pour chili into a pot, and warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, usually about 10 minutes.

 Ina Garten Turkey Chili Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1.3cups

  • Calories: 331kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Sodium: 1138mg
  • Fiber: 13g

FAQ’s

Can I Make Turkey Chili In A Slow Cooker

Yes, you can make turkey chili in a slow cooker, all you need to do is brown the ground turkey in a pan first, then transfer it into the slow cooker with all the other ingredients, stir to combine, and cook on low for about 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Is Turkey Chili Healthy

This turkey chili is full of protein and fiber, making it definitely healthy for your body. According to nutritional experts, turkey meat is a good source of lean protein and essential nutrients, making it another reason to prove that turkey chili is healthy.

Is Turkey Chili Good For Weight Loss

Turkey chili has 331 calories per 1.3 cups. It’s high in calories, so it might not be the best for weight loss.

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Ina Garten Turkey Chili

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 40 minutesRest time: 5 minutesTotal time: 50 minutesServings:6 servingsCalories:331 kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

Ina Garten Turkey Chili is made with ground turkey meat, a variety of beans including black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, and seasoned with spices such as chili powder, cumin, and oregano. This Ina Garten Turkey Chili recipe takes only 50 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Put olive oil and ground turkey in a big pot. Cook it over medium heat until the turkey is fully cooked. Break the turkey into small pieces while it cooks.
  2. Chop the onion and poblano pepper, and finely chop the garlic. Add them to the pot with the turkey. Cook a few more minutes until the onion is soft and clear.
  3. Add the drained beans, frozen corn (no need to thaw first), diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and water. Mix everything.
  4. Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer. Once it starts simmering, lower the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 30 minutes. Stir it now and then. After 30 minutes, taste it and add more seasoning if you like. Then it’s ready to serve.
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