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Denver Turkey Chili Verde

Total Time
2h 13m
32m prep · 101m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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🌾 Gluten-Free 🥛 Dairy-Free 🥜 Nut-Free ☪️ Halal ✡️ Kosher

Denver's famous green chili gets a makeover in this delicious recipe featuring lean ground turkey. With under 300 calories per serving, this hearty chili is a must-try!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds fresh tomatillos , husks removed, halved
  • 2 poblanos peppers , seeded and halved
  • 2 jalapeño peppers , seeded, if desired
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 , 16 ounce
  • 1 large yellow onion , chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place tomatillos, poblano peppers, and jalapeños cut side down on a baking sheet. Broil 3 inches from the heat source until skins are charred, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Place peppers in plastic zip-top bag and seal. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove and discard skins. Place tomatillos and peppers in food processor and process until smooth. Stir in salt.

  3. 3

    Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Add turkey and cook as specified on the package. Always cook to well done, 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) as measured by a meat thermometer.

  4. 4

    Add onion and garlic, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and coriander, and cook until just fragrant. Stir in tomatillo-pepper mixture and broth. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro leaves.

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