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A bowl of chili with cheese and chips on top
Kate Ramos

Spicy Turkey Chili with Chocolate

This Spicy Turkey Chili with Chocolate is like Mexican turkey mole meets American-style chili with chipotle pepper, ground turkey, and a hint of chocolate.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 -8
Course: Chili recipes
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 168

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped onion, 3 cloves chopped garlic, 2 chopped peppers, and 2 chopped jalapeños and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and starting to soften and brown.
  2. Add 1 pound ground turkey, 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, and 1 teaspoon oregano and cook, breaking up with the back of a spoon until beginning to brown. Add 3 chopped tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables and turkey is cooked, about 30 minutes.
  3. Add 1 can kidney beans with their juices, and 1/3 cup chocolate chips and stir until chocolate is melted. Taste and add more salt or pepper as needed.
  4. Serve with all the toppings like grated cheese, cilantro, or sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 110mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

    1. Veggie Swaps: Bell peppers add sweetness and color, but feel free to use poblano or Anaheim chiles for extra flavor. You can also toss in corn or diced zucchini for more veggie power.
    2. Kid-Friendly: To make it family-friendly, serve the chili with toppings on the side so everyone can customize their bowl. You can also set aside a portion before adding the chipotle or jalapeños for sensitive palates.
    3. Turkey Tips: Ground turkey keeps things lighter than traditional beef chili, but you can swap in ground chicken or even beef if that’s what you have on hand.
    4. Leftover Love: Leftover chili makes an epic topping for baked potatoes, nachos, or even a quick chili-mac with pasta.

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