Turkey Chili
Turkey Chili with the Thermomix TM7 is a hearty main course of ground turkey, jalapeño and serrano chilies, bell peppers and onions, finished with melted Pepper Jack cheese. The TM7 chops the vegetables in seconds, grinds the chili powder fresh and simmers everything hands-free for a deep, smoky-spicy flavour the whole family will love.
About this recipe
Turkey Chili Thermomix TM7 recipes bring Tex-Mex comfort to your table with a lighter twist. This spicy one-pot main course combines ground turkey, fresh jalapeño and serrano chilies, red and green bell peppers, garlic and onions in a richly seasoned tomato sauce, crowned with melting Pepper Jack cheese. Searching for a quick weeknight dinner made in an all-in-one kitchen machine? This is it: the TM7 chops every vegetable uniformly in seconds, then browns and simmers the chili hands-free while you set the table. Ground turkey absorbs the freshly ground chili powder beautifully, resulting in a leaner chili that still tastes deeply savoury and smoky. Serve it with rice, tortilla chips or baked potatoes, or spoon it into meal-prep containers for satisfying lunches. Adjust the heat by keeping or removing the chili seeds, so both spice lovers and milder palates enjoy this crowd-pleaser.
Preparation tips
- For a milder Turkey Chili, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño and serrano chilies before chopping; most of the heat lives there, while the fruity pepper flavour stays in the dish.
- Let the chili rest after cooking so the ground turkey absorbs the tomato sauce and chili powder; the flavour deepens considerably and the texture becomes thicker and spoonable.
- Serve with freshly grated Pepper Jack cheese and a dollop of sour cream; tortilla chips add crunch, while kidney beans stretched in at the end make the chili go further for a crowd.
Recipe variations
- Kid-friendly version: omit the serrano chilies and jalapeño, and replace the Pepper Jack with mild cheddar; the bell peppers and a pinch of smoked paprika still give plenty of flavour without the burn.
- Festive variation: transform the Turkey Chili into a party bowl with toppings such as avocado, coriander, lime wedges and crispy fried onions, or layer it with cornbread for a hearty game-day bake.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Quick chopping - The Thermomix chops the onions, garlic and serrano chilies uniformly in seconds without tears. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Fresh grinding - The TM7 grinds whole dried chilies into fragrant chili powder for maximum Tex-Mex flavour. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Precise weighing - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the ground turkey and olive oil straight into the bowl. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Automatic stirring - The TM7 browns the ground turkey hands-free while the reverse blade keeps the meat crumbly. [Browning]. [Hands-Free]
- Gentle simmering - The Thermomix heats the chili steadily so the bell peppers soften and the sauce thickens without burning. [Heating]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- Pepper Jack cheese
- fresh jalapeño chili
- serrano chilies
- garlic cloves
- yellow onions
- green bell pepper
- red bell pepper
- olive oil
- celery stalk
- salsa