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    Poblano Chili with Ground Turkey

    by Patti Estep · Mar 18, 2022

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    Bowl of ground turkey chili with poblanos and 3 beans.
    Ground turkey chili with poblano peppers recipe

    This delicious ground turkey chili with poblano peppers recipe is super hearty with just the right amount of heat. Once you try it bell pepper chili won't be nearly as good.

    Serving of ground turkey chili in a white bowl with a spoon.

    Chili is one of my "go-to" dinners. I make traditional chili with ground beef and bell peppers often. Once in a while I'll make chicken chili, however, recently I've enjoyed making chili with ground turkey and poblano peppers.

    Ingredients for ground turkey chili including poblano peppers, onion, garlic cloves, turkey, cans of beans and several spices.

    Why Make Chili with Turkey?

    Ground turkey has great flavor and often has less fat than ground beef. In addition, most of the time ground turkey is cheaper than beef.

    Poblano peppers, onions, garlic and spices cooking in the bottom of a large pot.

    This chili starts with vegetables sauteed in olive oil. Then the spices are thrown in and cooked together.

    Are Poblano Peppers Hot?

    Not really, poblano peppers are slightly hotter than bell pepper sitting just above Anaheim peppers on the Scoville scale. Unless you can't tolerate any hot food at all you probably will like the tiny bit of heat that poblano peppers give the dish as well as the taste overall.

    Vegetables, spices and turkey cooking in a dutch oven.

    Next, the lean ground turkey gets browned with peppers, onions, and spices.

    Large pot of turkey chili with poblano peppers, three types of beans and crushed tomatoes.

    Finally, the beans and crushed tomatoes are added and simmered until all the flavors meld together. I always use crushed tomatoes (it's lighter than tomato sauce)  but often vary the beans. Sometimes I'll substitute pinto beans with chickpeas. You can use kidney beans, great northern beans, or navy beans. Really any beans you like. Not a fan of beans, then skip them and perhaps add in a can of diced tomatoes or corn for extra texture.

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    A bowl of turkey chili topped with cheese, sour cream and a cilantro leaf.

    Toppings for Chili

    It's great all on its own but if you like you can top it with:

    • grated sharp cheddar cheese or queso
    • fresh chopped cilantro
    • chopped black olives
    • chopped raw onions
    • thinly sliced chilis or jalapeno peppers
    • sour cream
    A spoon lifting a bit of ground turkey chili from a bowl.

    You can also take this recipe a step further and serve it with macaroni or rice. It makes the dish go a lot further if you are serving a crowd. However, all in all, this healthy turkey chili with poblano peppers is just plain good.

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    Bowl of ground turkey chili with poblano peppers.

    Ground Turkey Chili with Poblano Peppers

    This stove top healthy ground turkey chili recipe is made with poblano peppers, beans, and crushed tomatoes for a delicious hearty meal.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Dinner Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 254 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound lean ground turkey
    • 1 medium yellow onion diced
    • 3 poblano peppers diced 12 ounces
    • 2 cloves of garlic grated
    • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin powder
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • dash of salt and black pepper
    • 1 can of black beans drained
    • 1 can of pinto beans drained
    • 1 can of chili beans
    • 1 large 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes

    Instructions
     

    • Saute onions, peppers, and garlic in olive in a large heavy pot on medium-high heat for approximately 5 minutes or until the vegetables have softened.
    • Add all of the spices and stir well.
    • Add ground turkey and cook until browned, stirring continually.
    • Add beans and crushed tomatoes.
    • Stir well and scrape the bottom.
    • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
    • Serve as is or with cooked macaroni or rice.
    • Top with sour cream, grated cheese, and cilantro.

    Notes

    Lots of variations can be done with this recipe.
    Use different combinations of beans and spices. Make a toppings bar with chopped jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream, grated cheese, chopped olive, chopped raw onions, and more.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 21gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 276mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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