One-Pot Wonders

Turkey Lentil Chili

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July 21, 2014
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  • Serves 8 to 10
Author Notes

I have been making this recipe for several years now. So many that I'm not sure where the idea originated. My whole family loves it. It makes enough to feed a large crowd or can be frozen for a quick to fix freezer meal. —PaulaG

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 5 to 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups brown lentils, picked through, rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced cut tomatotes
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons epazote
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • green onion, sliced
  • cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
  1. In a heavy stock pot, saute the onion and garlic until onion is transparent. Crumble in the ground turkey and cook until turkey is cooked through, stirring frequently.
  2. Add from broth through epazote, stir to blend, bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and cook on medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender. At end of the cooking time, season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  3. Garnish each serving with sliced green onions and grated cheddar cheese, if desired.

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1 Review

Aidel.K February 26, 2016
I made this for dinner last night, and it was delicious! Instead of topping with cheese, we chopped an avocado on top. My husband added a little spice, but I thought it was just right.