Tamale Chili

This tamale chili is full of hearty meat and vegetables with a Spanish, taco-inspired twist!

Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
55
minutes
TOtal:
65
minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 large or 2 medium onions, diced
  • 4 bell peppers, diced
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 jar of salsa (15 oz.)
  • 19 oz. red enchilada sauce
  • 14-15 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 2 c. broth
  • 3 Tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 3/4 c. cornmeal
  • 1-2 c. frozen corn
  • 1-2 handfuls of cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Then, sauté the onion and peppers, seasoned with salt and pepper, for 5-7 minutes. Remove most of the vegetables and set aside. Next, use the same skillet to brown the ground turkey, seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Add the vegetables back to the pot. Then, add the salsa, red enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, taco seasoning, chili powder, and lime zest & juice. Stir well. Next, cover and simmer for 15-25 minutes.
  • Stir in the cornmeal gradually. Then, cover and continue to cook for 10-15 minutes. Stir in the corn and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips.