Turkey Chipotle Chili with Pepper Jack Cheese Corn Cake Toppers

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings, with leftovers
  • Total: 30 min
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 20 min
Advertisement

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, corn oil or vegetable oil

2 pounds ground turkey breast

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 rounded tablespoon chili powder, a palm full

2 chipotles in adobo, chopped, found on Spanish/Mexican foods aisle or, 1/2 cup hot chipotle salsa may be substituted

Salt

1 cup Mexican beer

2 cups chicken stock

1 (28-ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes

1 can red kidney beans, drained

1 (8 1/2-ounce) package corn muffin mix (recommended: Jiffy Mix) prepared to directions on box for corn cakes

1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, 8 ounces

2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Heat deep skillet or wide pot over medium high heat. Add oil and turkey. Crumble meat as it cooks, 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, chili powder, and chipotle. Cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt. Add beer and cook another minute, stirring to loosen any bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the stock, tomatoes, and beans and bring to a bubble. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a nonstick griddle pan over medium high heat. Mix batter and cheese together. Rub grill with butter, nesting the butter in a paper towel to hold on to it. Ladle the batter to make 3-inch cheese and corn cakes. Cook 3 minutes on each side, until golden. Transfer them to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  3. Serve bowls of chili with cheese-corn toppers -- like a spicy, corn topped chili pot pie.

Let's Get Cooking!

Sign up for the Recipe of the Day newsletter to receive editor-picked recipes,tips and videos delivered to your inbox daily. Privacy Policy

Thanks for subscribing to the Recipe of the Day newsletter. Check out all our other great newsletters from Easy Recipes, Healthy Eating Ideas and Chef Recipe Videos.

We're sorry, there was an error signing you up. Please try again later.

Advertisement

Vseleski

Loved the chili. The corn cakes, not so much.

See All Reviews