Turkey Chili Recipe, Deer Valley Dupe
If you've ever skied at Deer Valley in Utah, you already know about the Turkey Chili they serve in the lodges and restaurants to fuel skiers all day long. The double whammy of both nourishing and somehow light, it's the perfect recipe to stay cozy through the season.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 432.9kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup avocado oil divided
- 1 onion diced
- 5-6 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 pound cooked turkey cut into 1-inch pieces or loosely shredded
- ½ cup masa harina
- 4 cups chicken broth plus 1-2 cups extra for consistency/texture
- 1-2 tablespoons sea salt
- 1-2 tablespoons black pepper
- 3 cups frozen corn kernels
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked black beans
Spices
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1-3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Garnishes
- sour cream or yogurt
- chopped green onions
- chopped red onions
- shredded cheddar cheese
- fresh and pickled jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Heat ¼ cup oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or pot. Add 1 chopped onion, 5-6 minced garlic cloves, 2 stalks chopped celery, chopped 1 red bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and translucent.
- Add the 1 pound turkey to the pot along with ½ cup masa harina, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to start, and 1 tablespoon salt to start. Give the mixture a stir, then add 4 cups chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the 2 drained cans black beans and 3 cups corn. Bring to a boil then reduce heat again and simmer for 15 minutes If the chili gets too thick, add more chicken stock.
- Serve with sour cream or yogurt, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, chopped red onions, and sliced jalapeños.
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Notes
Turkey Chili is delicious as soon as it's ready, but definitely improves in flavor and texture the next day after resting and re-heating! There is deep science behind this but the explanation is too boring for this blog.
Nutritional information is based on Turkey Chili alone without additional garnishes/toppings. 1 serving=3 cups
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 432.9kcal | Protein: 32.1g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 15.3g