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day after turkey day chili

DeeDee2011 avatar
Recipe by
Diane Atherton
@DeeDee2011
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA

This is a quick, easy and tasty way to use up some Thanksgiving or Christmas leftover Turkey. We enjoy this chili over yellow saffron rice. Hope you enjoy.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For day after turkey day chili

  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 lg
    bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 3 lg
    cloves of garlic, minced
  • 6 to 8 cup
    leftover turkey, cubed (can substitute other meats)
  • 3 can
    (15.5 oz each) pinto beans, drained (can use other beans if desired; kidney, black beans, etc)
  • 1 can
    (10-oz) rotel tomatoes (original, mild or hot)
  • 2 can
    (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can
    (15-oz) can corn, drained
  • 1
    (32-oz) container chicken broth (can use water and bouillon)
  • 1 Tbsp
    oregano, dried
  • 3 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 to 1 Tbsp
    cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make day after turkey day chili

  • 1
    Sauté bell pepper, garlic and onions in hot oil. Add remaining ingredients except flour; bring to slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 2
    Make a paste with flour and some of the liquid from chili; stir into chili to thicken. Taste test and add additional seasoning if desired
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