When I’m short of time, and friends are coming for a casual dinner, this time of year screams CHILI. Wouldn’t you agree?
I experimented with several recipes this fall, but I must say, simple is best for me. If I have more time to plan out a dinner party, I’ll look at making more involved recipes. But if I’m planning a casual last-minute get-together and making chili, I don’t want to have to roast the peppers, be chopping for hours, cooking beans the night before, etc. I want something flavorful NOW.
That’s why I appreciate being able to open a quick and easy can of beans.
Making chili should not be a daunting task. I played around with the recipe in my book, this time adding ground turkey and smoked cumin.
Oh, boy!
Mix up a little love and chili, and you’ll have happy guests!
Oh, and throw a bag of chips on the counter and by adding a handful of crunched chips on top, it’s even tastier. Serve with cilantro, extra cheese, sour cream, and chips and you’re good to go!
What’s your favorite go-to chili recipe?
Recipe: Smoked Turkey Mango Chili {ReluctantEntertainer.com}
Summary: Quick and easy–ready for company–recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ground turkey
- 3 (15 oz.) cans Mexican-stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 3 (15 oz.) cans Bush’s black beans, drained
- 3 (15 oz.) cans Bush’s kidney beans, drained
- 4 cups peach mango salsa (I use Costco’s brand)
- 3 tsp. smoked ground cumin
- 3 tsp. chili powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook ground turkey; strain. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add to a large pot; add in the beans, tomatoes, salsa and spices.
- Heat on medium high for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn down to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Taste and season to taste.
Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Cooking time: 20 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 8
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Yum this sounds delicious and so easy! I like easy.
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Love the addition of the mango salsa – I bet it adds another layer of flavour with the sweetness of the fruit. I use ground turkey all the time in my chili as an alternative to beef – it makes for a lighter, more subtle flavour combination I think.
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Oh Sandy! This looks delicious. I love the idea of using mango salsa. We use that in our fish tacos but I never thought of adding it to chilli. Yum!!!
When I make Chilli, I like to use ground turkey too – along with black beans and/or ranch beans. I addition to the cumin, I also like to add coriander. I just love coriander! It has such a light – almost lemony flavor to it. Sometimes – if I don’t have any ground turkey I”ll make chilli with chunks of leftover chicken. That’s delicious too and it adds a lot of texture to the dish.
It’s finally cold here in central Texas – and your recipe arrived just in time! (Now we just need rain and we’ll be all set!)
Love,
Mary
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What a great addition using mango! My go to is cans of beans, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, corn, dry ranch and taco seasoning in the crockpot! Easy and a crowd pleaser. Happy November, Sandy!
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I would not be ashamed to slam my face right into that bowl.
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Sandy the chili sounds great. I love the sweet/spice combination. Will have to try. I also make my chili vegetarian sometimes using soy crumbles. This recipe would work great with that too.
Thanks.
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This sounds delicious! I love chili this time of year, and it is the easiest dish to prepare for a crowd as well. We cook ours in a crockpot…less mess, even better!
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Love the idea of Mango in the chilli I can’t wait to try this recipe! YUMMY!!!
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My GOODNESS, that looks good!!! Will most definitely have to try it. Yum!
I love the chili that Wendy’s serves so I found a copycat recipe online and am going to try it this week. Gotta live chili!
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Sorry, typed my link incorrectly up there…!
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Next time I go to Costco I’m picking up that salsa, I know exactly which one! I love that stuff. I’m with you, chili is great for entertaining, and simple is good!!
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