Description
This 30 Minute Spicy Ancho Turkey Chili is a hearty and flavorful meal featuring ground turkey, black beans, smoky ancho chili powder, fire-roasted tomatoes, and nutritious farro. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this chili combines a pleasant spicy kick with wholesome ingredients to create a satisfying and wholesome dish. Topped with sour cream, cheese, green onions, and tortilla chips, it’s loaded with texture and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Grain
- 1 cup farro (or substitute with brown rice or quinoa)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water, divided
Chili
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 jalapeños, minced (remove ribs and seeds to reduce spice)
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- one 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup salsa (preferably a fresh salsa, like Salsa Lisa)
- two 14-ounce cans crushed fire roasted tomatoes
Toppings
- Sour cream
- Cheese
- Green onions
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook the Farro: In a small saucepan, bring the chicken broth and 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the farro (or selected grain), cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for about 30 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the grain is tender.
- Sauté Aromatics and Turkey: While the farro cooks, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add minced red onion, garlic, and jalapeños, sautéing for 1-2 minutes while stirring frequently to avoid burning the garlic.
- Brown the Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pot, cooking until the meat is thoroughly browned and broken into small crumbles.
- Add Beans and Spices: Stir in the rinsed black beans, ancho chili powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and salsa. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add Tomatoes and Water: Pour in the crushed fire roasted tomatoes and add enough of the remaining 2 cups water to reach your desired chili consistency. Simmer this while the farro finishes cooking.
- Combine Farro with Chili: Once the farro is cooked, add it to the chili pot and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, and tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This chili delivers bold flavors with ground turkey, smoky ancho chili powder, and hearty farro, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Removing jalapeño seeds and ribs reduces the heat if you prefer a milder chili.
- Using farro adds extra fiber and a nutty texture, but other grains like brown rice or quinoa can be substituted.
- Adjust water quantity to customize the chili’s thickness to your preference.
- Top with your favorite garnishes to create layers of flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 6.9 g
- Sodium: 1141 mg
- Fat: 8.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38.3 g
- Fiber: 9.7 g
- Protein: 19.4 g
- Cholesterol: 39.1 mg
