Mild Boilermaker-Style Turkey Chili
This hearty mild turkey chili is made with lean ground turkey, Italian turkey sausage, beans, vegetables, tomatoes, a splash of beer, and cozy spices. It is a thick, crowd-pleasing tailgate chili that is perfect for game day or an easy fall dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 HOUR 45 MINS
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Chili, Dinner, game day
- Method: STOVETOP
- Cuisine: American, Game Day
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 pound mild Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons mild chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can mild chili beans, undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- ¾ cup light beer
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon real bacon bits, optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and Italian turkey sausage. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chili beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beer, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and optional bacon bits. Stir well.
- Bring the chili to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with cheddar, sour cream, green onions, and crushed corn chips.
Notes
- This is a mild chili. Add cayenne, diced jalapeños, chipotle powder, or hot sauce for more heat.
- The chili tastes even better after chilling overnight and reheating.
- To make it without beer, use an additional ¾ cup chicken broth.
- For slow cooker chili, brown the meat and vegetables first. Transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
Find it online: https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/low-fat-turkey-chili/