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Turkey Chili Pie

This turkey chili pie combines a healthy, leaner turkey chili recipe with a hearty gluten-free cornbread topping, all baked together in one skillet.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chili pie, cornbread chili pie, turkey chili pie
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

For the chili:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/3 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 15 ounces canned black beans drained & rinsed
  • 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt & pepper

For the cornbread topping:

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup gluten-free all purpose flour (can substitute regular all-purpose or whole wheat white flour)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or other preferred sweetener)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Cook turkey until browned, breaking up into small pieces with a spatula. Drain, transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Return pan to stove. Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil, onions, carrots, celery and pepper and cook until softened, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add corn, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and all the spices. Stir to combine.
  • Add turkey back to skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine.
  • Turn off heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients for cornbread topping and whisk together.
  • Spoon cornbread mixture on top of the chili in the skillet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cornbread just starts to turn golden brown on top.
  • Garnish with choice of avocado slices, cilantro, green onion, sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, grated cheddar cheese.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 731kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1794mg | Potassium: 1482mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4303IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 8mg