Turkey Chili
The Great History of Healthy Turkey Chili; Turkey chili may feel like a modern creation, especially given its widespread popularity among health-conscious home cooks, but its roots reach deep into the long and flavorful tradition of American chili making. To understand the history of turkey chili, it’s important to first explore the origins of chili itself, because turkey chili emerged as an adaptation of one of the country’s most iconic comfort foods. Chili has long been championed as a dish deeply tied to the American Southwest, with many historians pointing to Texas as the birthplace of traditional chili. While early versions of chili did not contain turkey, they did rely heavily on available meats, abundant spices, and simple cooking methods that naturally encouraged experimentation.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked turkey chopped or shredded
- 1 can 15 ounces beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a pot and simmer until heated through.