Emeril’s Two-Bean Turkey Chili

  4.6 – 9 reviews  • Chili
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 56 min
Prep: 40 min
Cook: 1 hr 16 min
Yield: about 3 quarts

Ingredients

  1. 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with their juices
  2. 1 tablespoon Emeril’s Southwest Essence, recipe follows
  3. 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  4. 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  5. 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  6. 3 cups chopped yellow onions
  7. 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  8. 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  9. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  10. 3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  11. 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  12. 3/4 teaspoon crumbled Mexican oregano
  13. 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
  14. 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  15. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  16. 3 pounds ground turkey
  17. 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro stems
  18. 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  19. 6 cups chicken broth
  20. 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained kidney beans
  21. 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained black beans
  22. 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
  23. 2 tablespoons chili powder
  24. 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  25. 2 tablespoons paprika
  26. 1 teaspoon black pepper
  27. 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  28. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  29. 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  30. 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  31. 1 tablespoon salt
  32. 1 tablespoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 4 quart large, heavy saucepan and, when hot, add the onions and both the red and green bell peppers and cook until vegetables are soft and lightly caramelized, about 6 minutes. Add the jalapenos and garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and the turkey, cilantro stems, chili powder, Southwest Essence, cocoa powder, cumin, salt, oregano, sugar, and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring to break up any lumps, until the turkey is cooked through and the spices are very fragrant, about 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Add the kidney beans and black beans and cook until the flavors come together and the chili has thickened, about 30 minutes longer. Add the cilantro, remove from the heat and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  2. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Reviews

Beth Stephens
Love this recipe! The cilantro stems make all the difference – don’t skip these!!
Bradley Simon
This is my go to.  I add a little chorizo (4oz) and cook it with the onions and peppers.
Denise Hensley
I have made this recipe for 10yrs.(if it’s been around that long)…it is a family favorite.. We love it.
Samuel Rivers
I have made this chili several times, and it is always a hit with family and friends. I recommend to start with 4 cups of chicken broth, then add more depending on how you like your chilli, thick or more like a soup. Love it!!
Angela Bradshaw
This is the only chili recipe I use. Delicious!
Brittany Haas
Made this recipe 8 years ago

It was Awesome. Will be making it again this year now that I found the recipe. 

 

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