Fall is in the air, and Chipotle Turkey Chili with Apples is simmering on repeat on my stove. This smokey, spicy chili with a hint of sweet on account of the tart chopped apple inside and don top of each bowl is unique and delicious — plus it goes from fridge to table in 30 minutes!
Lean ground turkey is sauted with tart diced apple, spiced with smokey chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, then simmered with tomato sauce, chicken broth, and wait for it – apple cider. SO FALL. There’s a hint of cinnamon in this chili too, which provides a delicious, warming aroma with each spoonful.
Start the chili by cooking 1lb 99% fat-free ground turkey with 1 peeled and chopped Granny Smith Apple, and 1 large shallot (or 1 small onion.) Season with salt and pepper then cook until the turkey is no longer pink. Add fresh garlic then saute for 1 minute. Granny Smith apples are very tart and crisp, providing great texture and flavor in this chili, but not sweetness.
Next add lots of chili-riffic spices including 2 chopped chipotle chilies in adobo sauce + 1 Tablespoon sauce, and 2 teaspoons each chili powder and cumin.
Next add in 1 cup chicken broth, 1 can tomato sauce, and 1 cup apple cider, which gives the chili amazing flavor.
‘Tis the season!
Finally add 1 bay leaf and 1 cinnamon stick which adds a very subtle cinnamon flavor to the chili. Like I said, you smell it more than you taste it, which I think is amazing.
Let the chili simmer and bubble for 10 minutes or so, then top with lots of sharp cheddar cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and freshly diced tart apple!
If you like chili, this is definitely one recipe to add to your repertoire.
I love how smokey it is from the chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, which you can get in a can in the Mexican-foods aisle in the grocery store, and the tart apple both in the chili and top was really something to write home…or, you!…about. Enjoy!
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