Turkey Chili with Hominy is a flavorful and simple one pot recipe that’s so easy to make. This easy chili recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Turkey Chili with Hominy is a great recipe to have on hand when you need a delicious and filling dinner done fast. This recipe is made in one pot and uses just a few ingredients. It’s sure to be your new favorite way to make turkey chili.
For more another delicious chili recipe, be sure to try this Chili Pasta Bake recipe. And, if you love beans, be sure to give this classic Pasta e Ceci recipe a try!
You’ll Love Turkey Chili with Hominy!
Turkey Chili with Hominy is a simple and delicious one-pot meal that takes just minutes to put together. This easy recipe is great to prep ahead and makes for delicious leftovers.
This is one of those recipes you’ll make again and again. It uses pantry staples and is a great way to get fill up on fiber and protein.
If you are looking for a game day option, this chili is perfect. Add a bit of chipotle chiles and tortilla chips for a delicious chili everyone will love.
You can serve this chili as it is or add a variety of toppings. I like to serve it with shredded cheddar cheese, lime wedges, diced red onion or green onion, and a dollop of sour cream.
So, if you want a simple and delicious lean chili be sure to try this Turkey Chili with Hominy recipe!
Ingredients
- Ground Turkey: use a lean ground turkey that is about 93% lean. You will need a pound of ground turkey.
- Bell Peppers: you will need about a cup of diced red bell pepper, which is about one large pepper. You could also use green pepper or yellow pepper here.
- Onion: use a white or yellow onion. About half a large onion or a whole medium onion should be enough.
- Olive Oil: a bit of olive oil is needed to cook the veggies in.
- Spices: to make the correct spice blend for the turkey chili with hominy you will need chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. You could also flavor this with minced garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, black pepper, or jalapeño peppers.
- Beans: you will need two cans of beans for this chili. Here, I use red kidney beans and cannellini beans, but you could use black beans, pinto beans, or your favorite white beans.
- Crushed Tomatoes: canned crushed tomatoes are perfect for adding texture and liquid to the chili. You could deepen the tomato flavor with tomato paste or tomato sauce if you’d like.
- Canned Hominy: canned white hominy can be found in most grocery stores. Be sure to drain and rinse the hominy before using.
How to Make Turkey Chili with Hominy
This easy and delicious recipe for turkey chili with hominy takes just minutes to put together and can be made ahead. All you need is a large pot or large dutch oven.
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Step 1: cook the veggies
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the diced onions and bell peppers. Cook until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
Next, add in the spices and stir to release their flavors.
Step 2: add in the ground turkey
Push the veggies to the sides of the pot and add in your ground turkey using a wooden spoon to break it up. Cook the turkey until browned and no longer pink.
Step 3: stir in beans, tomatoes, and hominy
Lastly, stir in the canned beans, tomatoes, and hominy. Bring the chili to a simmer and continue to cook for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 4: serve and garnish
Serve your turkey chili with hominy in the pot along with a variety of your favorite chili toppings. You can add a little bit of hot sauce to the chili if you like the heat, or add a pop of color with fresh corn kernels.
Recipe Tips
- Use a ground turkey blend that has some fat in it. Opt for a blend that is around 88-93 percent lean.
- This recipe has no heat but lots of flavor. Feel free to amp up the spice with some diced jalapeño peppers, cayenne pepper, or chili flakes.
- Turkey chili with hominy is great served with tortilla chips and topped with shredded cheddar cheese, diced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a five days. You can also freeze in an airtight container for up to a month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hominy is made from dried maize kernels treated with an alkali, resulting in swollen and softened kernels. It has a distinct flavor and texture and is great added to chilis and stews.
You can make this turkey chili with hominy in the slow cooker. Just add all the ingredients, browning the turkey meat ahead of time, and set on low for 3-4 hours.
Turkey Chili with Hominy is great served with a variety of toppings such as cheddar cheese, sour cream or plain greek yogurt, diced green onion, or tortilla chips.
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Healthy Turkey Chili with Hominy
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, diced (about ½ a large onion)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 15 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces hominy, rinsed and drained
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (or two 15 ounce cans)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add in the onions and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add in the spices (chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt) and cook for another minute.
- Use a spoon push the vegetables to the sides of the pot and add in the ground turkey to the middle, breaking up with spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Drain and rinse the beans and hominy. Add to the pot along with the crushed tomatoes (undrained). Bring mixture to a simmer. Cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and diced green onions (optional).
Notes
- Use a ground turkey blend that has some fat in it. Opt for a blend that is around 88-93 percent lean.
- This recipe has no heat but lots of flavor. Feel free to amp up the spice with some diced jalapeño peppers, cayenne pepper, or chili flakes.
- Turkey chili with hominy is great served with tortilla chips and topped with shredded cheddar cheese, diced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a five days. You can also freeze in an airtight container for up to a month.
This was the perfect weeknight meal for our family! It was super simple, filling, kid-friendly, satisfying and delicious!
My kids love it too! Thanks for the comment
I can’t wait for the weather to cool off so I can start making chili and soup recipes. This will be one of the first things I try as it looks delicious!
This chili is perfect for the cooler weather we are having – thank you so much! So easy and comforting.
This is such a quick and delicious meal idea. Definitely a comfort meal for busy days.
The perfect weeknight dinner for sure! 🙂
This turkey chili was so flavorful and easy to prepare! Definitely a repeat recipe!