spicy chili
This 30 Minute Spicy Ancho Turkey Chili delivers big flavors with ground turkey, black beans, ancho chili powder, tomatoes, and farro. A cozy and hearty meal perfect for any day.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup farro or substitute with brown rice or quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup red onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2.5 pieces jalapeños minced, remove ribs and seeds for less spice
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 14 ounce black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup salsa best with fresh salsa brand like Salsa Lisa
- 28 ounce fire roasted crushed tomatoes Two 14-ounce cans
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring the chicken broth and 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the farro, cover the pot, and reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes or until all liquid is evaporated.
- While the farro is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, and jalapeños and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and broken into crumbles.
- Add black beans, ancho chili powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and salsa to the turkey mixture. Simmer for a few minutes, then add crushed tomatoes and remaining 2 cups of water as needed to reach desired consistency. Simmer while farro finishes cooking.
- Stir the cooked farro into the chili. Serve topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, and tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
This chili can be made vegetarian by replacing turkey with extra beans and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. For a sweeter chili, add tomato paste before adding fresh salsa and tomatoes.