Here’s a great recipe for Turkey that is NOT the Thanksgiving Turkey!
Turkey Taco Chili Mac is a cozy, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal that the whole family will love! And it is the tastiest thing I have ever made with ground turkey! Seriously! It satisfies that Mac-n-Cheese craving, with hardly any cheese! Refried beans add the creaminess, and all you need is a little bit of shredded cheese for the top!
This is another recipe from the “Skinny Taste: One & Done” cookbook by Gina Homolka. It includes ‘healthy delicious dinner recipes, that are big on flavor, and low on calories’. It’s one of my favorite cookbooks right now! Order a copy – you won’t be disappointed!
Turkey Taco Chili Mac
Course: One Pan MealCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes45
minutes1
hourIngredients
- Taco Seasoning
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
- Chili
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 lb. ground turkey
1 medium onion – chopped
3 garlic cloves – minced
1 red bell pepper – chopped
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
1 (14.5 oz.) can kidney beans – rinsed & drained
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can refried beans
8 oz. (approx. 2 cups) dry pasta shells (gluten-free if desired)
2 cups chicken broth (I make mine from Better Than Bouillon)
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together all the spices & salt listed in Taco Seasoning section above. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over Medium-High heat. Add turkey and brown the meat, using a wooden spoon to break it up as it cooks, approximately 4 minutes.
- Add onion, garlic, bell pepper & taco seasoning. Cook, stirring to combine about 2-3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, chicken broth & 1 1/2 cups water to the mixture. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to Medium-Low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Stir in the pasta and simmer uncovered, over Medium Heat for approximately 8 minutes, or according to the package directions.
- Taste test a pasta shell to insure it is cooked to desired texture before serving, with shredded cheese over the top.
Notes
- Garnish with chopped green onions & cilantro if desired!
