Mexican Chorizo and Turkey Chili

  4.7 – 14 reviews  • Turkey Chili
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 10 min
Active: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 10 min
Active: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  2. 1 pound Mexican chorizo, cut from casings
  3. 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  4. 1 onion, chopped
  5. 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
  6. 1 tablespoon ground coriander (a palmful)
  7. 1 tablespoon ground cumin (a scant palmful)
  8. One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  9. 1 pound cooked, diced turkey breast
  10. 2 to 3 cups chicken stock
  11. 2 tablespoons pureed chipotles in adobo
  12. 2 tablespoons cornmeal or quick-cooking polenta
  13. 1 tablespoon honey
  14. Chili-flavored tortilla chips or Fritos, for topping
  15. Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chorizo, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Add the garlic, onions and peppers and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the coriander, cumin and tomatoes, followed by the turkey, stock, chipotles, cornmeal and honey. Simmer over low heat to thicken, 45 minutes. Top with the chips, and serve with a lime wedge alongside. Cook’s Note: Cool and store for a make-ahead meal, reheating over medium heat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 459
Total Fat 28 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 31 g
Cholesterol 100 mg
Sodium 829 mg
Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 459
Total Fat 28 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 31 g
Cholesterol 100 mg
Sodium 829 mg

Reviews

Taylor Rios
I have been looking for a turkey chili recipe that was not bland. Rachael Ray did not disappoint. I used ground turkey, soy chorizo and added a can of black beans. My family loved it. Easy enough recipe to follow and full of flavor. Highly recommend. 
Wesley Ortega
Great recipe. I added some shredded zucchini to make it a little more filling.
Carlos Martinez
I made this chili substituting diced chicken for the diced turkey. We enjoyed it the first night, two nights later I transformed it into chili-cheese enchiladas and it was even better! 
Stephanie Moore
What a hit! I’ve even made this vegetarian (with soy ground meat and soy chorizo) when we are in the mood for chili on Meatless Monday.  Great flavor, and a nice kick from the chipotle.  I like to serve it with a toppings bar with cilantro, shredded cheddar, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and diced avocado. 
Richard Patel
just tried this today, very yummy. I substituted Mexican choizo for Spanish because our store does not carry it. This sausage adds smokiness and taste to the dish. I also added a can of navy beans , rinsed. Will make this again. Thanks Rach
Thomas Winters
I love this chili!! It is now my favorite way to make chili, but I made a few modifications. I used lamb instead of turkey and vegetarian chorizo instead of regular chorizo. I also added black beans and corn to this and my family killed it!!! I will definitely make this again and again and again!!
Marc Ramsey
The whole family loved this one! I didn’t have any diced turkey laying around, so I browned a pound of ground turkey and removed it when it was cooked, and then cooked the chorizo and followed the recipe as written. I would also suggest to use only the 2 cups of stock, even that makes a looser chili, even after cooking down for an extra 30 min, so maybe 1 1/2 cups or less would be even better if you like a thicker chili. Otherwise, very flavorful and yummy!
Alexis Alvarez
This was a hit in my house. I couldn’t find chorizo in my area so i substituted hot n spicy sausage for it. I added extra sausage for the carnivors in my house and they loved it. I also used some crushed tomatos to give it a texture that i like a little better. But it was spot on with the seasonings.
Matthew Griffin
Scrumptious! I’m not usually one to try recipes that aren’t highly rated, but the ingredients sounded so good. I had soy-rizo, made with soy so it cuts down a bit on the fat, and ground turkey breast. Preparation was simple. Served it with salad, homemade cornbread, and Fritos. The kids added a little cheese and sour cream. The flavors of this chili complimented each other perfectly. I wouldn’t change one thing about it. Hopefully more people will give it a try. Thanks for a new family favorite.

 

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