Indian Summer Turkey Chili

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: Food Network SpecialsEpisode: Rachael Ray's Block Party

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (180)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(180)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to10 servings.

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
2 1/2 pounds ground turkey (85 percent lean) or ground turkey breast (99 percent lean), 2 packages
4 tablespoons dark chili powder, 2 palm fulls
2 tablespoons grill seasoning blend, any brand, 1 palm full
1 tablespoon cumin, 1/2 palm full
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce, medium to extra-spicy
1 large onion, quartered
2 large peppers, any color combination, red, green, purple, yellow or orange, chopped
1/2 bottle beer (the alcohol cooks out), about 1 cup
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce
2 cups corn kernels, optional

Directions

Heat a pot over medium to medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, and the turkey meat. Season the meat with: chili powder, grill seasoning, cumin, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Break up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon into small crumbles.

Chop the onion, reserving 1/4 of it for topping the chili. Brown meat 5 minutes, then add onions and chopped bell peppers and cook 10 minutes more. Add beer and deglaze the pan, scraping up the drippings and cooking off the alcohol. Add tomato sauce and barbecue sauce and bring to a bubble. It using corn kernels add them now. Let chili simmer 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings and heat level to your taste. Remove from heat and serve.

TIDBIT:

To make a double batch, heat 2 pots and make 1 batch in each pot, rather than using 1 massive pot that is hard to control.

Dippers:

Choose from any or all of the following for dipping and scooping into your chili:

Pretzel Rods
Yellow, Red or Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, any flavor
Black Bean Tortilla Chips
Polenta Chips, Plain or Guacamole flavor
Pita Chips, Plain or Spicy flavors
Yukon Gold, Red Bliss or Blue Potato Chips, any flavor

All of the above can be found on either snack aisle or natural foods snack section in your market.

Toppers:

Choose from any or all of the following for topping your chili:

Shredded Cheeses: smoked white sharp cheddar, such as Cabot brand, pepper jack, chipotle Cheddar, 5 peppercorn Cheddar, Monterey jack
Sliced canned jalapenos, drained
Salsas
Sour cream
Chopped raw onion
Chopped green olives and pimentos
Chopped cilantro leaves
Diced tomatoes

Defrosted frozen corn or leftover corn on the cob, scraped from cob

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Indian Summer Turkey Chili
Kay Palos Verdes Estates, CA 02-08-2010
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We loved it, but...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

As most other reviewers have said, this chili is great-tasting, easy to make, and it makes a ton of chili! I'm just... wondering about all the fat that's left in it. I didn't watch the show to see how Rachel made it, but next time, I might try browning the ground turkey first before adding all of the seasonings -- just so I can drain off the fat. When you season the meat first, you hate to drain the fat because it's got all the taste! Otherwise, a great recipe that I definitely will make again!Read more
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Brenda hoboken, NJ 02-02-2010
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Doesn't even taste like turkey!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe but changed a few things. I used 2 cans of fire roasted chopped tomatoes instead of the bbq and tomato... sauce and a few teaspoons of cayanne instead of the hot sauce. I also added some red kidney beans. It came out great and was a croud pleaser! Definitely will make again!!!Read more
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Amie Cheney, WA 02-01-2010
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Best Chili Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thank you for this wonderful chili recipe. We live in Running Springs, CA and on this cold winter day I needed to find... something warm and hearty to make with ingredients I had in my freezer and pantry. I used 1lb of ground turkey and 1lb of ground sausage. The only vegetable I used in this was the onion and because I didn't have chili powder already prepared I made a batch of homemade chili powder which consisted of: garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, and oregano. I added a can of "chili" beans to the pot and substituded the beer for beef broth because I didn't have any beer in the fridge. My family truly enjoyed this recipe and has been added to the "favorite menu" list already. Thank you again Rachel, from my family to yours, for your wonderful recipes! Sincerely, Amie F. Running Springs, CARead more
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Cheryl Cudahy, WI 01-31-2010
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Very colorful and appetizing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This an awesome receipe. I like it because its filling. I tweaked it a little because I can't have to much spicy foods. I... cut down on the chili powder and the grill seasoning. I also added a can of black beans and one can of red roasted diced tomatoes. There still is a kick but perfect for us. This is truly a keeper!Read more
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CHARU Ashland, MA 01-20-2010
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow, is what I have to say! Very flavorful and easy to make. I made it heartier by adding red beans, chickpeas and pieces... of chicken sausage. Thanks Rachael Ray!Read more
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Lisa Vancouver, WA 01-15-2010
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Out of this world!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband made this smoky, sweet and spicy chili for dinner tonight and it was amazing! The BBQ sauce made a nice surprise.... Very tasty!Read more