Cajun Turkey Chili
Need a recipe to transform your leftover Thanksgiving turkey? This Cajun Turkey Chili is a total transformation and easily thrown together for an effortless crockpot slow cook. (You can easily use chicken as well.) With the help of Poppa Earle’s Cajun Seasoning and a few other simple ingredients, this cozy chili is full of flavor and brings some added spicy heat to warm you up on a cold day
Let’s begin!
Ingredients:
3-4 cups cooked turkey, cubed or shredded2 beef bouillon cubes2 cups boiling water1 tbsp vegetable oil (or high-heat olive oil)1 large sweet onion, chopped1 can (15.5oz) dark red kidney beans1 can (15.5oz) black beans3 stalks celery, chopped1 can (4oz) green chilis2 cans (10oz each) mild diced tomatoes1/4 cup ketchup3 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (I use Poppa Earle’s)1 tsp cumin1 tsp Mexican style chili powderSalt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Add 2 cups of water to a small pot and bring to a boil. Add bouillon cubes and stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and set aside.
Add oil to a large frying pan and turn heat to med-high. Heat oil till it runs easily and coats bottom when pan is rolled around. Add chopped onions and stir and toss to coat with oil. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are tender and translucent. Remove from heat.
Drain and wash both cans of beans, then set aside.
Chop your celery up. I like to chop small, but for a heartier chili, chop larger size..
In bottom of your crockpot, add the bouillon broth, ketchup, Cajun seasoning, cumin and Mexican style chili powder. Stir all ingredients together to combine.
Next, add turkey, beans, diced green chilis, onions, chopped celery, diced tomatoes and a dash of salt and pepper. (I usually add about 1/4 tsp each)
Stir to combine, secure lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours or optionally, cook on high for 4-6 hours.Serve moderately hot with crackers or bread.
The Cajun seasoning used is Poppa Earle’s “Pop’s Season All” and was provided by my husband’s work, Atlantic Tire. Poppa Earle’s was founded by two Baton Rouge friends who shared a love for their cooking and Cajun culture. Find this delicious Cajun seasoning on Amazon by clicking HERE. (Discloser: I may receive an affiliate commission for your purchase through my link, thank you for your support!)
