Terrific Turkey Chili

Winner of the office Chili Cook-off. I add a couple garlic cloves and lots of Chipolte Tabasco Saaas. Toss in some Chili Powder (1 tsp+) if you are feeling crazy. Once the meat is browned, toss everything in the slow cooker for 4 hrs on High. Go for the gold!

Awesome chili!! Had never made chili before. I added one can of black beans and one can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained. This came out excellent and is filling!! Thank you so much! Great for weight watchers!!

I was nervous about adding taco seasoning to a chili recipe. I like to add the spices myself. But I went with the recipe and it was surprisingly fantastic. My only change, based on other reviews, was to add a can of black beans, kidney beans and cannellini beans to the chili; the chili wasn't soupy and the three bean colors gave texture and color.

I thought this was wonderful. I have an aversion to zucchini so I left that out and added a can of kidney beans when the chili was almost done. That's just personal preference. I also like a little more spice so I added a teaspoon of chili powder. Thanks!

What a great way to warm up on a cold night! We like our chili with beans, so I added a can of kidney and pinto beans. We also like our chili very spicy, so I added chili powder and a minced jalapeno. The salsa I used was spicy, too. I really liked the zucchini in this! I browned the turkey then threw everything into the slow cooker for 5 hours on high. I added some cornstarch after a few hours because the chili was too runny for me. Next time I will add more vegetables, because I like it really chunky.

This is an unusual recipe that really packs a "zing" to it! I was hesitant to try a recipe using ground turkey, but I certainly can't taste the difference. A real winner & one I'll make again, for sure!

What a great recipe!! I wasn't paying attention and added a small can of tomato paste instead of 2TBS, but it turned out wonderful. I also added a can of black beans and red kidney beans. The flavor was wonderful and just the right amount of heat..Everyone loved it and I will definitely make this one again. Thanks

This was EXCELLENT! My husband, who is NOT a fan of ground turkey...really enjoyed it. Even after I told him it was turkey, he gave it a "thumbs up". Will make again.

Very surprised! The only thing I changed was I added my homemade salsa instead of canned and added some garlic. Very delicious!

We loved this chili! I browned the turkey, onions and peppers together (skipped the oil, oregano and pepper flakes) then poured it into a crockpot for 8 hours. I also added a can of black beans. Lastly, I added zucchini and frozen corn for the last 20 minutes. Top with salsa, cheese, sour cream and FRESH cilantro. To die for! Thanks for sharing!

Very Nice recipe! I made some modifications to it and it turned out wonderful. A can of beef broth here (Canada) is 10 oz not 14 and I used a whole large can (28 oz) of diced tomatoes in place of 14 oz can of crushed. Tomatoes are the base of the chili in my opinion and to forgo a large quantity and big chucky ones I think would be a mistake. I added all the vegetables that were called for but in addition I also added 2 chopped carrots, 3 stalks of chopped celery, and an 8oz packaged of sliced mushrooms. I too like thick chili and although I LOVE beans (especially kidney) I am trying a carb reduced diet (P90X!) and beans unfortnately are high on the list despite their other healthy and nutritious qualities! By adding the other vegetables, the chili thickened up just how I like it and tasted great!! I also did not have any green chili pepper so substitued with chili powder (1/4 cup). I also added 1/2 teaspoon of garlic, 1 teaspoon of basil, about 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar to get rid of that bland taste that tomato paste usually has! I also added half a can of light beer (i.e. Coors Light or Bud Light etc), yes beer!, as it gives chili that extra oomph! I topped with fat free sour cream and reduced fat cheddar cheese. YUM! I would like to try this with the green chili beans next time but I think I will keep everything else the same. Thank you SO much for sharing this delicious, healthy, recipe!

This really is pretty terrific. Subbed chicken stock for beef broth and added a can of black beans. No other changes. Very flavorful!

Made it exactly as written with one added can of drained black beans...and wouldn't change a thing. Really didn't miss the beef at all and THAT is exciting! Very hearty and satisfying. A keeper for sure.

Yum! I love this & it freezes so well! You can really chop up the veggies small so it all blends together for the chili.

Weight Watchers people~ about 6 points per bowl (a good helping) if you use x-tra lean ground turkey. This doesn't include the sour cream and cheese on top. I even added a can of black beans, and a can of chili beans. To make servings bigger, add more 0 point veggies like mushrooms and bell pepper. I've lost 60 pounds on Weight Watchers, and I am extremely careful about calculating points, so you can trust me! ;)

This is a great recipe! I cooked the turkey, peppers and onions together and added a little garlic. I also added kidney beans.

I must admit, I took some liberties with this recipe, but it turned out very well! The main thing I did was use ground beef, rather than turkey. We prefer beef and the rest of the recipe looked so good, I took a chance with it. I also upped the tomato paste and lessened the beef broth, because the chili was so runny, and still had to strain out some liquid to have a chili rather than a soup. I did not cook the beef in vegetable oil either and left out the zucchini completely. When it was all done I let it simmer on low for 30 minutes and the flavors came together wonderfully! I served it with cheddar garlic biscuits and we had a great meal! Will definitely make again!

EXCELLENT!!! This has fantastic flavor and is nice and thick. My husband, who doesn't really care for ground turkey, loves this.

This wasn't very good. The texture of it killed it in my opinion, and it is hard to pass it off as chili without the beans. It was more of a thick soup/almost spaghetti sauce conistency. Not good. I made it and had 3 big tupperware bowls left overm that no one would eat :(

Very good, added a jalepeno to spice it up. This was very good

Considering that I'm not usually a huge fan of chili, this was TO DIE FOR!!! All I've eaten for the last two days is this chili, I can't get enough of it. I also made a few changes. I added some chili powder (about 1/2 tablespoon), some portobello mushrooms (I happened to have some that were going bad and decided to throw them in) and about a tablespoon of chopped garlic. I also added a can of kidney beans with their liquid, and a whole can of tomato paste instead of just a tablespoon. I didn't have chile peppers so I added one jalapeno. All together, it's absolutely amazing. I don't doubt it's just as amazing without my adjustments, I just had a few extras laying around I needed to use up, so I threw them in. Will definitely make again! Thanks!

Great chili. I made it exactly as directed, and it was the bomb! I doubled the recipe and put red beans in half of it (for my husband and daughter). We all fell in love with it. Delicious. I will make this again for sure. (Made with "Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread", which was perfect).

Followed recipe exactly, tasted great!

This is a fantastic turkey chili recipe. Easy to put together and everyone loved it. I used cut up yellow, crook-neck squash instead of zucchini, because that was what I had on hand. Also used fresh cilantro instead of coriander... tasted great! Served this with cornbread on the side. Thanks so much for a great recipe!

This is now a family favorite. Easy to put together and good any time of the year. We never have leftovers!

Great recipe. I've made this a few times. WARNING: Be careful about the salsa you use, I tried a few and generally speaking, mild is best vs. medium or hot. Hot and medium salsa were too hot. Great with chopped/minced cooked bacon and drippings added. Enjoy!

This was one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted!! It was simple to make and didnt need any additional seasoning. I added two cans of black beans and a large can of garbanzo beans. I also mixed in a couple of handfulls of reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese...YUM!!

This is a winner. Too spicy for me but I'm a whimp. My husband, who is picky, loved this recipe. It's a winner with me because it's quick and easy to make and gets rave reviews.

The recipe is good as is. If you really want to kick it up a couple of notches I recommend adding chili seasoned tomatoes instead of plain, a couple dashes of worcestershire, a couple cans of beans, some corn and half a bottle of good beer.

This is my absolute favorite chili recipe EVER! I made a few changes (as I do to every recipe). I switched out the zucchini for corn and green pepper for yellow. I also added black and kidney beans. I have tried it with both turkey and beef. Love it!

Delicious. Absolutely delicious. Next time I would maybe do a bit less meat and chili flakes. I also used chicken broth instead of beef. Other than that, this is a fantastic recipe.

My husband and I loved it!!! This is a keeper! Unlike some reviewers, I don't like beans so I was very happy to find a recipe without any while still being hearty. For the most part, I made the recipe as is, however, I used olive oil in place of vegetable oil, I didn't have coriander so I used a T of pasta seasoning, I used low sodium beef broth, I found 2 zucchini was plenty (and I cut them up a bit smaller then the recipe called for), no bell pepper (because I don't like them), and I add a can of unsalted corn instead. It is so yummy!!! You must try it!

I didn't have any zucchini so left out. IT WAS FAB!! Cooked for about an hour longer so I could feed the younger ones first. THANKS!!

My husband loves chili and we are always looking for good ground turkey recipes so we're happy to have found this one. I made some changes based on other reviews and what we had on hand. Instead of 3 zucchinis I used one, a can of corn (drained) and a can of chili beans (not drained). Instead of chopped tomatoes in puree and a can of green chiles, I used a can of tomatoes and chiles together. We didn't have coriander or pepper flakes so I skipped those, and it was plenty spicy. To reduce the amount of dirty dishes I sauteed the veggies together first, then cooked the meat (with salt and pepper and garlic) and added the veggies. Served with grated cheddar and cornbread, and my husband and I both agreed it was better the next day! Thanks!

My family loved this. I added tomatoes and about a cup of water. I used olive oil instead of vegetable oil. I also used mild green chilis. This will probably be the only chili I make from now on.

This is the absolut best turkey chili-you will not be disappointed! I was skeptical of the salsa, taco seasoning, and zuchini...but don't be...it is delicious! I will be passing this on to everyone I know!

Very good! It was nice and hearty and I actually felt like I was eating really healthy. I used a can of red kidney beans (suggested by others) and only two zucchini b/c that was all I had- I thought it was plenty. I didn't have sour cream, cheese or green onions and it was still great (though I will try with them next time)! Thanks!

Great chili. I used leftover turkey, a 1.5 pound mix of dark and white meat, various chopped sizes. I also added a can of black and white beans, rinsed and drained.

Followed the ingredients exactly, but threw everything in the crock pot after browning the turkey. It was awesome….we really enjoyed it. Thank you!

Thought it was delish. Made a few changes based on what I had on hand... I started by sauteeing diced onions, carrots, celery and peppers with olive oil and garlic. Added and browned the turkey. Added the seasonings and liquids as listed. Left out the crushed tomatoes and zucchini. Added black beans. Served with crushed tortilla chips instead of the sour cream and green onions. Will definitely be making this again!

Very good chili that my whole family loved! I used ground turkey breast, (vs. ground turkey). What a great way to sneak some veggies into a dinner for a family picky eaters! I loved this so much that I sent it to my Mom so she could try it. Reheats well and is even better the second day!

This is a truly wonderful recipe. I followed it to a "t" and it was great. It was very easy and my husband loved it.

EXCELLENT!! I read the reviews and added 2 things: beans and corn. That's it! We doubled the recipe for a party, but only used 2 zucchini since they were fairly large, and I think it was plenty. Chili just isn't chili without beans, and I LOVE corn, making this my absolute favorite chili ever. Its got a good bit of spice and tons of flavor. Sour cream and cheese on top, you can't beat it on a cold fall/winter day!

Good base recipe. I did add black beans and corn to give it a little more body. I served it with spinach brownies from this site. Plenty of spice.

I am a little bit of a wimp when it comes to spice but I toughed it out for this recipe! :) With a glass of milk by my side, I enjoyed every bite! My husband and I chose to add a can of black beans. We did not use bell peppers, green onions, chile peppers, or zucchini because we did not have these items at home. It turned out great without all of the ingredients. However, we want to try it with the additional veggies next time! Enjoy!

I have made this recipe AGAIN and it just stays a good chili to make and I love that it adds zucchini because to me that adds something to it or it would be ordinary but... I got the directions right in front of me and it's somewhat confusing,I reread it several times and had my mother read it and nowhere does it say to add the zucc so I just did at the end. I sauteed them in butter then put them in the chili,I don't know why the recipe didn't say to but I did,I still love the chili but I just wanted to say how confusing it was. Thanks for the recipe Big Surprise,whoever you are.

Made this last night and it was tasty!! I did use some of the other reviewer suggestions, like adding a can each of Black, Kidney & Cannelli Beans. I also used a black bean & corn salsa, which worked out well. I am going to make another batch, adding chilli powder & garlic. I would have given the recipe a FIVE star rating if I hadn't needed to add the other ingredients.

Really healthy and good recipe! I added a can of black beans, a can of corn, and a can of garbanzo beans (all low sodium) and just added a little salsa instead of a bottle. It was easy and really healthy!

This chilli was great with a kick.

This is such a fresh take on the tradtional chili! I love it because it has no beans. You don't even miss the beans w/ all the great veggies going on in this chili. I added a handful of frozen corn at the end :) It was delicious served w/ corn chips, shredded cheddar & sour cream! The last time I made this I added in a little browned chorizo along w/ the turkey & just omitted the oil. Doing this adds tons of extra flavor!

This was a great meal! The strips of zucchini really add to the texture and flavor. I used a can of diced tomatoes with green chilis, and added garbanzo beans.

This was a quick delicious chili with an alternative to beef, not that I don't like beef, I like beef alot. I was kindof wary about the amount of zuccini when I was preparing it, but when it came to the taste challenge the dish prevailed and left me full(but not too full) and satisfied. I added a can of black beans as recommended by one of the other reviewers and also a dash of cumin. I have never made chili without cumin and I don't plan on starting... ever.

Seriously fabulous chili!! I even shared it via Facebook!! LOVED the veggies -- didn't miss the beef one single iota!! Used ground extra lean turkey breast, didn't use even close to as much oil as was suggested and added rinsed kidney beans. Would be good with an avocado garnish, but I didn't have any. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!! This will be my "go to" chili from now on!!

Very good! I omitted the coriander and the chili pepper flakes. I also used water instead of broth, fresh tomatoes from our garden instead of salsa and the crushed tomatoes.

Excellent chili recipe. I 5x the recipe to make it for 30 people. I found I needed to add a lot more heat for our taste. Also added a can of black beans (x5), a can of garbanzo beans (x5), and a cup or so (x5) of freshly shucked corn that I blanched. Many of my guests said it was the best child they have ever had. I served it on top of their choice of Fritos or white rice, with sour cream, grated cheese, and chopped green onions for toppings. I will definitely make this again! Easy for a big party.

This turned out to be one of the best pots of chili I ever made. It is very flavorful with the ground turkey and seasonings cooked together. I added a can of corn and black beans, and skipped the sour cream.

Delicious! Added some corn...didn't have tomato paste or green chillies and it still turned out fantastic. My boyfriend really enjoyed it. Great recipe.....served with garlic cheese toast.

This was yummy. I left out the tomato paste and did not cook the veggies separately. Just put it all together after cooking the meat and let it simmer. I reduced the turkey to 1/2lb and added a can of kidney beans.

Excellent. I don't usually like turkey chili but this was delicious. Of course, like others, I kicked it up a notch by adding a small can of diced jalapenos, a teaspoon of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic when cooking the onions and bell peppers and I did add 4 tbl of tomato paste along with 2 tbl of brown sugar & 1 can each of kidney and pinto beans to add to the fiber. The blend of spices and beef broth really make this versatile and savory!

Great recipe. Girlfriend used deer meat instead of turkey, it was great. Next time we are going to try turkey.

Great! my new chili recipe! Can't even really tell its turkey.. if you care about that. Its very hearty with the veggies.. i def add beans.. just about the time i put the zucc's in and i do 1/2 zucc 1/2 summer squash. i use 2-3 cans beans red and white kidney. its GREAT! =)

Fantastic recipe! I added some yellow squash and fresh corn (both from my farmshare) and left out the coriander. I also used chicken instead of beef broth. It came out amazing, and is a great way to use up those veggies! I'm not crazy about squask or zucchini but ate every bite of it thanks to this recipe.

Delicious. I used extra lean ground turkey and you couldn't even tell that it wasn't ground beef. Somuch healthier. I also added a can of black beans, dark red kidney beans and a can of corn. I did omit the zucchini. So good..my 8 and 10 year old loved it!!

Excellent - we will do again.

Add 1/2 to whole can paste. 1/2 can chile peppers or none. Used red pepper flakes instead of chili pepper flakes. Added 1 can kidney beans. Suggestions: Add 1/4-1/2 cup brown sugar. Can corn. Chicken broth. Garlic. After browning meat put in crock pot for 4 hrs high. Chick peas. Black beans. Carrots, celery. Cinammon.

I made this for tonight for me and my 11 year-old daughter. We both loved it! The only changes I made was to add a can each of kidney and black beans, and to substitute chicken broth for beef broth (I don't eat beef). It was fun to make, smelled great, and tasted wonderful. I really like the zucchini. Oh, I left out the coriander because I don't have any and I was feeling cheap at the grocery and couldn't bring myself to spend $5 for a bottle of it -- I didn't miss it! Thanks for a great recipe!

Excellent!! I added a large can of chili beans. I used the recipe for taco seasoning mix on this website and I should have known it would come out too spicy because that mix already has chili flakes in it. I liked it but it was a little much for my son.

I love chili. Usually with beef and beans. But this is the all-time favorite chili of my wife and I. I substituted chicken broth for beef broth. The green onions, cheddar and sour cream on top make it perfect. This chili is also excellent with all ingredients just thrown into a slow cooker.

Great recipe!!. In place of the chili pepper flakes, I used 1/2 t. of cayenne pepper. I added a can of mild chili beans and a can of cannellini beans. I also used chicken broth instead of beef and 1 additional can of broth to improve the consistency.

Very nice! I had to fool with it (of course) to accommodate ingredients on hand but the end result was tasty. Makes a bigger batch than 6 servings... we got at least 10 servings from one recipe. Not a problem with hungry teens!

Great recipe! I used ground beef since that is what I had on hand. I also added about 3/4 lb. diced mushrooms and instead of the can of green chile, I served it with jalapenos so everyone could make it spicy to their liking...my hubby likes alot and my son...not so much! Thanks.

Great flavor, but a bit watery, in my opinion, to call it a chili. I think a more appropriately descriptive name would be Tex-Mex Turkey Vegetable Soup. Still a delicious recipe, though!

Very good but needed little bit of salt in my opinion. I also added can of kidney and pinto beans (rinsed of course), and five cloves of garlic, and dash of chili powder. I browned my meat and threw everything in the slow cooker for 5 hours. Thank you for the recipe.

Excellent! We all thought it was the best chili we had ever made!

This was good, but way too hot for our taste. Will make again but half the peppers and reduce the pepper flakes. Will also add corn and black beans next time. Thanks for the recipe!

This was tasty and I froze half for later!

OUTSTANDING! This is how chili should be.

I really enjoyed this recipe (4.5 stars) - it was quick and easy and a leaner alternative to ground beef. I did add kidney beans and black beans because I enjoy the texture of beans in chili. Thanks for the recipe - its a keeper.

Very good recipe! I added a can of corn and a can of black beans, but other than that followed the recipe exactly.

My husband said, "Honey, this is the best thing you've ever made!" LOL! It really was fantastic! Will be on the menu at our house at least once a month!

My husband and I absolutely adore this recipe! I made a few adjustments to cater to my husband's taste. I only use 1/2 can of green chile peppers, and add 1/2 can jalapeno peppers. That really spices it up! I've also left out the coriander because I don't have any, and I increased the cooking time to a few hours. It is a winter favorite in our house. I make a big batch and freeze part of it. It's delicious with corn chips!

GREAT! I used chicken stock instead and 1 crushed garlic clove and left out the zucchini as I didnt have any in the fridge, it was a very tasty and healthier than our usual ground beef chilli. Possibly 'to date' our favorite recipe from this site

I've been trying to find a perfect chili recipe forever, and this is the closest I have come so far. Of course, I changed a few things. Like many other reviewers, I added 1 can of black beans and 1 can of garbanzo beans. I also substituted the beef broth with one 12oz bottle of beer. The beer I used was actually brewed with coriander, so I omitted that spice from the recipe. I put out sour cream, cheese, and Fritos for toppings. It tasted amazing!

YUM YUM! I made exactly according to recipe except added a can of kidney beans and plopped in crock pot to keep warm and it is wonderful and healthy! Thanks for the post!

This chili is outstanding! Flavor is fantastice.I added a can of kidney beans to the recipe.

This recipe is super delicious just the way it is. I've also had it with added black or kidney beans which is also good. I wouldn't have thought to put salsa or taco seasoning into chili, but it works so well! Its in my regular dinner rotation and we fight over the left overs!

My husband and I can't stand the texture of beans, and so I have never made chili . . . until now. Made this tonight and it is GREAT! Followed recipe exactly except trading the zucchini out for a little corn. I have what they call a "cat tongue" & don't even like the slightest heat, & this does have a little kick, but I could not stop eating this chili - just had to keep up with the water & fritos! I did find after some searching that chili pepper flakes are the same as red pepper flakes; news to me!

Great (and flexible!) recipe. My kids are particular about vegetables, so I used grated carrot, red pepper, one can of corn and one can of kidney beans instead of the onion, green pepper and zucchini. Really enjoyed the cilantro flavor. I will make this again!

I love this recipe. I can't count how many times I've made it. For the most part I follow the recipe exactly. However I don't use the zucchini and I add black and kidney beans to the recipe. This recipe is delicious and to die for!!!

that was wonderful! unfortunately i didn't have everything on hand. i can't wait to try this again with all the ingredients next time!

Great tasting chili even though it is made with turkey; just enough spice!

Yummy

The only thing I added was a can of drained sweet corn. The heat was just right and even my beef loving boyfriend was raving about it. I will definately be making this again very soon!

The best flavored chili I've ever eaten. Cooked for about 8 friends and all were surprised to see zuccini! I added a can of corn, one of chick peas and one of black beans, some garlic and a dash of chili powder. Did not have bell pepper and didn't miss it. I also cut up half of a hillshire farms smoked sausage and threw that in. Cooked all but the zuccini for about 2 hours then put in the zuccini and cooked another 30 minutes. Really much better than traditional chili and much healthier too.

We love this chili. Yummy.

I tweaked this recipe a bit by adding ground chicken instead of the turkey. I also used chicken stock instead of beef stock. Added about half a bottle of Sam Adams Honey Porter beer (have also used the Winter lager in the past) to give it a deeper body. Added chili power (to taste), a can of drained kidney beans and a couple of dashes of Texas Pete. Delicious, easy and better the second day you eat it.

Add one can of corn and one can of beans. Also added a tsp of cumin and a cup of water.

this is my favorite chili recipes. my family cannot get enough of it.

This is a great recipe for Turkey Chili. The changes I made were to add a can of black beans and a can of corn. Instead of chili flakes I used mild chili powder. I omitted the zucchini, as I really do not care for zucchini. I think next time I would add the whole can of tomato paste to thicken the sauce a bit more because the actual sauce was a little runny for my liking.