Best Turkey Chili for a Crowd

This is my family's favorite turkey chili for a crowd that we serve with freshly baked cornbread, sour cream, and shredded cheeses for a topping. The secret ingredient is the cinnamon that makes this special. We like spicy so be careful adding the cayenne pepper. This is even better the second day.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 171 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 extra large onion, diced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans - rinsed, drained, and mashed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey into the pot and cook evenly until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in jalapeno and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour broth and stock into the pot.

Step 2

Mix in tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, kosher salt, paprika, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.