Turkey Chili Mac
Yield 6 Servings
Free of: gluten and top 8 allergens.
Filled with hearty flavors of turkey, beans, and macaroni, this turkey chili mac is simple to prepare and makes a great meal that even picky kids will love!
Ingredients
6 ounces dry weight elbow macaroni pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tsp minced garlic
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup gluten-free beer or chicken stock
1 cup cheddar style shreds, such as Daiya
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced (garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water, draining well. Set aside.
- Heat oil in large heavy duty pot (or casserole pot) over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often. Add peppers and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add turkey and cook until browned, breaking up any big chunks. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt and mix through until turkey is fully coated in the seasonings.
- Mix in the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beer or broth. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low and simmer while stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and gently toss to combine.
- Portion into bowls. Top with cheese and sliced jalapeños.
Notes
Make Mine Veggie!
Substitute any of the following for the ground turkey:
- 8 ounces chopped mushrooms, button or cremini
- 2 cups steamed veggies, such as broccoli and/or cauliflower florets
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
If using mushrooms, start the recipe by sautéing mushrooms for about 8 minutes. Add onions and proceed with recipe, omitting the turkey.
If adding steamed veggies, add during the last 5 minutes.
For corn, also add during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
For the extra can of beans, add with the kidney and pinto beans.
Courses Mains
Recipe by Your Allergy Chefs at https://www.yourallergychefs.com/turkey-chili-mac/