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Malaysian-Inspired Turkey Chili Recipe

Alison Needham
This recipe, adapted from High Flavor Low Labor by J.M. Hirsch, is a great way to revive that same old boring turkey chili you've been making year in and year out. Lemongrass and coconut milk work together to create a bright flavor and silky texture, and the spices add interesting complexity. Look for lemongrass in the produce section of your supermarket. It is a long, grassy stalk about the diameter of a finger. Use it as you would a bay leaf to add flavor during cooking and remove it before serving. If you can't find it, adding the zest of one lemon is a decent substitute.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 532 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lemon grass, olive oil, jalapenos, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, chili flakes, and ground ginger. Saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add the turkey and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until lightly browned. Stir in the coconut milk, chicken broth and beans. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the lemongrass and discard. Stir in the spinach and cook for one minute more, until the spinach is just wilted. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the lime juice and fish sauce.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 44gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 945mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3767IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 9mg
Keyword chili, ground turkey, turkey, turkey chili
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