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Marissa Bolden

Bold & Smoky Turkey Chili with Coffee Kick

This turkey chili is hearty, smoky, and packed with bold flavor. Made with poblano peppers, crushed tomatoes, ground turkey, and a hint of coffee, it’s a cozy one-pot meal perfect for game day, weeknights, or meal prep.
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 whole corn on the cob shucked
  • 1 poblano pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz red beans, rinsed
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup brewed coffee
  • 4 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp oregano
  • 1 Tbsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. n a Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil and ground turkey. As the turkey begins to brown, stir in the chili powder, black pepper, garlic, bay leaf, mustard powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
  2. After approximately ten minutes, once the turkey is browned, add the diced poblano pepper, corn, cob and onion. Sauté for five minutes.
  3. Deglaze the pot with brewed coffee. Then, add the crushed tomatoes, chicken bouillon powder, black beans, red beans, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for one hour. Lightly mash some of the beans as the chili cooks to help thicken it.
  5. Once the chili has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.