Sweet and Spicy Turkey Chili

Chili is such a great fall food. I love how comforting a bowl of it can be on a cool, crisp day. And this chili is just as the name says-- a little sweet, a little spicy, and full of flavor. It's so tasty and simple to make, I promise you that this will become one of your favorite go-to fall meals.

MAKING SWEET AND SPICY TURKEY CHILI

if you've got an hour, you've got time to make this chili! So let's get started. Here's everything you'll need to make it:

• Ground turkey

• White onion

• Garlic cloves

• Diced tomatoes 

• Tomato sauce + tomato paste

• Brown sugar

• Spices

• Hot sauce

• Beans

• Salt and pepper

MAKING SWEET AND SPICY TURKEY CHILI

This sweet and spicy turkey chili is a simple one pot meal, and is made in just three easy steps.

Step 1: Cook the ground turkey, chopped onion, and minced garlic for about 10 minutes until the meat is cooked and the onions are translucent. Drain any fat.
Step 2: Add everything else but the beans. Stir, cover, and let it cook on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes. Stir about halfway through.
Step 3: After 30 minutes, add in the beans. Stir, cover, and cook again for an additional 15 minutes.

And that's it! You're ready to eat!

SERVING THE CHILI

You can always just eat a bowl of chili as it is.  But why would you not want to top it with a bunch of goodness?!  Here are some of my favorite topping ideas to take your chili to the next level.

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Diced avocado
• Chopped cilantro or green onion

You can also serve it with tortilla chips, cornbread, or a giant piece of bread (because you need something to wipe the bowl clean with, right?!)

WHAT'S GREAT ABOUT SWEET AND SPICY TURKEY CHILI

Maybe I'm a little partial, but there are so many great things about this chili recipe.

1. It's ready in just about an hour. There is very little prep work that needs to be done. A lot of these ingredients are canned, and you can even use pre-chopped onions! It takes just under an hour from start to finish.

2. You can totally adjust the spiciness. Everyone has different tolerance levels when it comes to spice. If you're not a huge fan of heat, simply add less hot sauce, or omit it completely. If you like more heat, feel free to add more!

3. It makes a lot of chili! This recipe makes a decent amount of chili. It's great if you're feeding a group of people, or hoping for leftovers. If you don't think you can eat it all before it goes bad, you can freeze leftovers for 4-5 months!

Sweet and Spicy Turkey Chili

Recipe by Chrissy

Servings

6-8

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

55

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey

• 1 large white onion, chopped

• 5 cloves of garlic, minced

• 3 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1- 14.5 oz can tomato sauce

• 1- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes

• ¼ cup hot sauce

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 4 teaspoons chili powder

• 3 teaspoons cumin

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

• 1- 14.5 oz can kidney beans

• 1- 14.5 oz can white beans

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

• In a large pot or dutch oven, cook the ground turkey, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Stir occasionally, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Cook on medium heat for about 7-8 minutes until all the meat is browned. Drain any excess grease.
• Add the tomato paste, and give it a few stirs. Next, add in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, hot sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, dried thyme, salt and pepper. Stir to combine everything. Cover, and cook on medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, add in the beans and stir. Cover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes on low heat.
• Serve immediately. Top with cheese, avocado, sour cream, or whatever toppings you'd like! Enjoy!