Barefoot Contessa Turkey Chili Recipe

Looking for a warm and tasty meal? Try the Barefoot Contessa Turkey Chili Recipe. It’s full of flavor and easy to make.

This chili uses ground turkey, so it’s lighter than beef chili. It’s great for dinner with family or a cozy night at home.

The Barefoot Contessa Turkey Chili Recipe is made with simple ingredients. You might already have most of them in your kitchen.

This recipe doesn’t take long to cook, and it tastes even better the next day. It’s a great meal for cold days or when you want something filling and healthy.

When I First Found the Recipe

I found the Barefoot Contessa Turkey Chili Recipe in a cookbook by Ina Garten. I tried it once and loved it right away.

It was easy to make, full of flavor, and my whole family enjoyed it.

Equipment You’ll Need

• Big pot or Dutch oven
• Spoon for stirring
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Can opener
• Ladle for serving

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A little olive oil
• Chopped cilantro (optional)

How to Make It (Step by Step)

1. Heat olive oil in a big pot.
2. Add onion, garlic, and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add turkey. Cook until it turns brown.
4. Add spices, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. Add tomatoes, beans, and tomato paste.
6. Pour in the chicken broth. Stir again.
7. Let it cook for 30 minutes on low heat.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Helpful Cooking Tips

1. Use lean turkey to make it healthier.
2. Like it spicy? Add more chili powder.
3. Simmer longer for more flavor.
4. Make it a day ahead—tastes even better!
5. Freeze leftovers for quick future meals.

What to Serve

1. Cornbread – Sweet and soft, it goes great with chili.
2. Rice – Serve chili over rice for a full meal.
3. Avocado Salad – Fresh and cool, perfect with warm chili.

Conclusion

The Barefoot Contessa Turkey Chili Recipe is simple, tasty, and healthy. It’s easy to cook, full of rich flavor, and great for any meal.

Serve it alone or with sides. Your family will love this chili!

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Barefoot Contessa Turkey Chili Recipe

Looking for a warm and tasty meal? Try the Barefoot Contessa Turkey Chili Recipe. It’s full of flavor and easy to make.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

• Big pot or Dutch oven
• Spoon for stirring
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Can opener
• Ladle for serving

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves chopped
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed
• 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A little olive oil
• Chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

 

• Heat olive oil in a big pot.
• Add onion, garlic, and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Add turkey. Cook until it turns brown.
• Add spices, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
• Add tomatoes, beans, and tomato paste.
• Pour in the chicken broth. Stir again.
• Let it cook for 30 minutes on low heat.
• Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Notes

1. Use lean turkey to make it healthier.
2. Like it spicy? Add more chili powder.
3. Simmer longer for more flavor.
4. Make it a day ahead—tastes even better!
5. Freeze leftovers for quick future meals.

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