Chipotle Turkey Chili

(originally Poblanos Stuffed with Chipotle Turkey Chili)


Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4


Ingredients:

1 package ground turkey (about 20 ounces)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (14.5 ounces) fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained ( I used a 14.5 ounce can of corn)
1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt (I used sea salt)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, divided
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
1/2 cup sour cream (reduced fat or regular)

Directions:
Cook oil, ground turkey, onion, and minced garlic over medium to medium/high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Add tomatoes, corn, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, salt, cumin, chili powder, & pepper.  Stir.  (I usually let this all meld together for 5-10 minutes on low).  Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons cilantro.  If desired garnish with cheese, sour cream, and remaining cilantro.


Hands down this is my favorite chili recipe.  I could eat this for every meal every day.  This and chocolate.  :)  When it is raining I always want to make this chili and curl up with a big bowl full.
 
This chili has a subtle heat to it but it is not overpowering.  It is easily tamed by the sour cream.  The corn makes a wonderful contrast to the other ingredients.  I love the little crunch it gives rather than mushy beans.  I don't really care for beans (total texture thing) so the corn is perfect for me.

I have made these with the poblanos and thought it did not add much.  It took a lot of time to peel them for the little satisfaction my husband and I got from eating them.  I did read a lot of comments where people laid the peppers out like a casserole.  We just prefer the chili though.  That is where all the delicious flavors are.  It also cuts down the cooking time immensely.  For a quick hearty and yummy meal this chili is the way to go.  I also serve mine up with homemade tortilla chips.  Yum!





(Recipe Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Poblanos-Stuffed-with-Chipotle-Turkey-Chili?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+taste-of-home+%28Taste+of+Home%29)