Author Notes
Tomatillo turkey chili with smoky chipotle, poblano and jalapeno peppers has deep flavor and subtle spice. Make it in less than 2 hours. —garlic and zest
Ingredients
- for the chili:
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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1
large onion, diced
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2
stalks celery, diced
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3
cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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2 tablespoons
ground cumin
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1 teaspoon
ground adobo seasoning
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1 teaspoon
ancho chili powder
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2 pounds
ground turkey
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2
bay leaves
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2 teaspoons
dried oregano
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1 pound
tomatillos
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1
chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
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1 1/2 cups
low-sodium chicken broth
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1/2
green bell pepper, seeded and diced
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1
poblano pepper, seeded and diced
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1
jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
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1
4 ounce can green chilis
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1
15 ounce can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
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1 cup
chopped cilantro + more for garnish
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1 tablespoon
cornmeal
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salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings:
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monterey jack or cheddar cheese, shredded
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diced avocado
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sour cream
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thinly sliced green onions
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tortilla chips or fritos
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hot sauce
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sliced jalapeños
Directions
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In a large dutch oven heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onions, celery, garlic and salt. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant. Stir in cumin, adobo, chili powder and cook for an additional minute.
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Add ground turkey, breaking up lumps with the back of a wooden spoon. Brown the turkey while incorporating it into the vegetables. Add oregano and bay leaves, continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
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While turkey is simmering, place tomatillos, chipotle pepper (and a teaspoon of sauce from the canned peppers if desired) into the bowl of a blender or food processor. Add chicken broth and blend to the consistency of a salsa.
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Pour tomatillo mixture into the turkey and stir. Add bell pepper, poblano, jalapeño and can of green chilies and stir. Bring mixture to a boil. Place lid on the pot so that it's mostly covered but steam can still escape. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for one hour, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in beans and cornmeal. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Check for seasoning, adding salt, pepper or more spice if desired.
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Ladle chili into bowls and serve with optional accompaniments.
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