Name: Easy Bacon & Maple Turkey Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb smoked bacon (diced & divided); 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey; Salt and pepper (for seasoning); 2 tbsp butter; 1 large sweet onion (diced); 1 1/2 cup fresh corn (about 2 corn cobs); 6 garlic cloves (finely minced); 2 large canned, fire-roasted bell peppers (diced); 2 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp each: ground black pepper, ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp each: ground coriander, chipotle chili, smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 28 oz canned, whole tomatoes (crushed); 28 oz canned beans (drained) (cannellini, black or kidney); 3 cups chicken broth; 1/4 to 1/2 cup 100% pure maple syrup (adjust amount to taste); 3 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro; 2 green onions (chopped); 1 to 2 lemons (adjust to taste)

Description

A hearty chili with smoky bacon, rich turkey, and a hint of maple syrup, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb smoked bacon (diced & divided)
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
Salt and pepper (for seasoning)
2 tbsp butter
1 large sweet onion (diced)
1 1/2 cup fresh corn (about 2 corn cobs)
6 garlic cloves (finely minced)
2 large canned, fire-roasted bell peppers (diced)
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp each: ground black pepper, ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp each: ground coriander, chipotle chili, smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
28 oz canned, whole tomatoes (crushed)
28 oz canned beans (drained) (cannellini, black or kidney)
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 to 1/2 cup 100% pure maple syrup (adjust amount to taste)
3 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
2 green onions (chopped)
1 to 2 lemons (adjust to taste)

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Instructions

Cook the bacon: In a large pot, over medium heat, add half the diced bacon. Sizzle until crispy.
Remove the bacon: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the crispy bacon to a bowl, leaving the drippings in the pot.
Brown the turkey: In the same pot, add the ground turkey. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Allow to brown.
Sauté the aromatics: Introduce the butter, diced onion, garlic, and corn. Cook until the onion is translucent.
Add spices and tomatoes: Stir in the fire-roasted bell peppers, spices, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Simmer: Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Incorporate the beans: As the chili thickens, add your choice of beans. Mix well, then add maple syrup gradually.
Crisp bacon finish: Toss the remaining bacon into the chili for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Garnish and enjoy: Sprinkle fresh cilantro and green onions over the top before serving.

Notes

This chili improves significantly when made in advance. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg